Learn how skin signals can help with accurate disease diagnosis, prompt treatment, and better outcomes.
Beyond acne, serious illnesses may manifest as skin symptoms. Inattention to skin issues for aesthetic reasons can make things worse. Numerous skin indicators reveal serious illnesses that are underlying.
*Please keep in mind that our intention is NOT to provide medical advice. All of the content in our resources is only available for educational reasons. We admonish you to consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Dark areas
Unexpectedly developing black patches on your skin could be an indication of Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency). This isn’t always the case, though. Other symptoms include joint and muscle pain, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Call your doctor as soon as you notice any of these symptoms.
Discoloration
Have you ever had skin lesions that were white? It might be vitiligo, a condition in which the melanocytes stop producing pigment. Consult an endocrinologist or dermatologist if you have this issue for a diagnosis and treatment.
Rashes
Rashes are frequently associated with underlying issues. A doctor should be seen for the treatment of severe and persistent rashes, regardless of whether they were triggered by food, medication, or communicable illnesses like chickenpox. Some conditions, such Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell’s syndrome, can be lethal. Adults who develop chickenpox should seek medical attention right away.
Edemas
If you frequently experience edemas, you should visit an endocrinologist because this could indicate hypothyroidism. Dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, and other symptoms are all possible with this condition, which is characterized by insufficient hormone synthesis. If you experience any of these symptoms, please visit a doctor.
Moles
Even while the majority of moles are harmless, you should still consult a doctor if you see any of the following: rapid growth, pain, or observable color or size changes.
Acne
Acne is a common skin disorder caused by excess skin oil, hormone imbalances, or digestive problems. Adopt a good skincare routine and seek individualized counsel from a doctor to effectively combat it.
Flaking
Numerous causes, such as vitamin deficiency, hormone imbalances, allergic reactions, and certain disorders, can cause flaking. When it is accompanied by significant symptoms, it may indicate the existence of a serious underlying illness.
Excessive sweating
Sweating excessively could be a sign of Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. Thicker skin and persistent itching may occur from this. If you have any of these symptoms, get help from a doctor immediately once.
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Garth Brooks faces a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and battery, bringing serious allegations against the country music star.
Country music icon Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a new lawsuit obtained by CNN. According to reports, the bombshell lawsuit was filed in California on Thursday, October 3 by a “Jane Roe” who claims to have worked for the award-winning singer as a hairstylist and makeup artist.
The mystery woman’s suit details how she was employed by Brooks in 2017, but was hired to do hair and makeup for Trisha Yearwood – Brooks’ wife – in 1999. The allegations in the suit are purported to have taken place in 2019, accusing music star Brooks, 62, of repeatedly exposing his genitals to Roe, sending explicit text messages, talking about sex and sharing sexual fantasies with Roe, and regularly changing clothes in front of her.
As per CNN, the filing also claims that Roe was raped by Brooks in May 2019 during a work tip to Los Angeles, where the singer was taping a Grammy tribute performance.
Prior to Roe’s filing, an anonymous plaintiff – now revealed to be Brooks – filed a complaint under “John Doe” aiming to block Roe from repeating her allegations publicly. In a statement to CNN after the suit was filed, Brooks said: “For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars.” “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money.
In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of — ugly acts no human should ever do to another,” the singer continued. “We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.”
In his previous complaint as plaintiff John Doe – filed prior to the suit being made public – Brooks claimed that Roe’s attorney had sent him a “confidential” demand letter alleging sexual misconduct after he had refused Roe’s request for “salaried employment and medical benefits.”
“Defendant’s allegations are not true,” the singer’s complaint stated. “Defendant is well aware, however, of the substantial, irreparable damage such false allegations would do to Plaintiff’s well-earned reputation as a decent and caring person, along with the unavoidable damage to his family and the irreparable damage to his career and livelihood that would result if she made good on her threat to ‘publicly file’ her fabricated lawsuit.” According to the suit itself – as per CNN – Brooks and Roe traveled to Los Angeles in 2019 on Brooks’ private jet.
“Usually there were others on Brooks’ private jet but this time, Ms. Roe and Brooks were the only two passengers,” the complaint states. “Once in Los Angeles at the hotel, Ms. Roe could not believe that Brooks had booked a hotel suite with one bedroom and she did not have a separate room.” Once Brooks and Roe arrived at their hotel room, Roe’s suit alleges that the Friends in Low Places hitmaker “appeared in the doorway to the bedroom, completely naked.”
Roe’s complaint states she felt “trapped in the room alone with Brooks.” Roe’s attorneys reportedly told CNN that Brooks’ “efforts to silence our client through the filing of a preemptive complaint in Mississippi was nothing other than an act of desperation and attempted intimidation.”
“We are confident that Brooks will be held accountable for his actions,” the attorneys continued. “We applaud our client’s courage in moving forward with her complaint against Garth Brooks. The complaint filed today demonstrates that sexual predators exist not only in corporate America, Hollywood and in the rap and rock and roll industries but also in the world of country music.”
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