Fatty liver disease can be of alcoholic or non-alcoholic origin in nature. In the latter case, it can be caused by an improper diet and inactivity. Symptoms of the pathology are not always obvious, although some people with this problem suffer from chronic fatigue and chronic abdominal discomfort.
According to MedikForum, fatty liver can also affect the face. And this usually means an advanced stage of pathology.
Endocrinologist Alexander Yurochkin told what signs of fatty liver disease on the face are important to pay attention to.
Puffiness. As obesity progresses, it affects the ability of the liver to make proteins, which impairs blood flow and fluid removal. As a result, the face becomes more puffy. “Puffiness of the face, eyelids and dark circles under the eyes, pronounced wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, as well as yellowish proteins are a typical appearance of a person with a fatty liver,” said endocrinologist Yurochkin.
Acne. An increase in fat in the liver prevents it from functioning normally as the main blood filter. As a result, the level of potential toxins increases, which contributes to skin problems such as redness and rashes.
Rosacea. Having rosacea (facial redness) does not necessarily mean that a person has a fatty liver. However, this problem is considered one of the biomarkers of this organ dysfunction.
Rash and pimples around the mouth. Due to liver disease, the body may not be able to efficiently absorb certain nutrients, such as zinc. If there is a lack of it, this can lead to dermatitis, often manifested in the form of rashes around the mouth.
Itching. According to the doctor, persistent or nocturnal itching, especially on the face, is one of the most common signs of fatty liver disease. It means an increased level of bile salts that accumulate under the skin, or an increased amount of histamine. In this case, antihistamines may be ineffective.
Jaundice. It occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that is a by-product of the breakdown of red blood cells. This is one of the most easily identifiable symptoms of fatty liver on the face – the skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow.
Source: Rosbalt
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