Warning signs can appear on your skin and nails, which is why your dermatologist may be the first doctor to notice that you have heart disease. If you know what to look for, you can also find warning signs of heart disease on your skin and nails. The following pictures show you what to look for.

1. Clusters of waxy bumps that suddenly appear on your skin

What it may be telling you: You have skyrocketing cholesterol levels or diabetes.

The sudden appearance of these bumps can look like a rash, warts, or a contagious skin condition called molluscum contagiosum. These bumps are actually fatty deposits of cholesterol caused by extremely high levels of triglycerides (type of cholesterol) in the blood.

Treatment is essential to lower the triglycerides and treat any serious medical conditions, such as heart disease caused by the high cholesterol levels.

Medical name: Eruptive xanthoma (refers to the sudden appearance of many fatty deposits of cholesterol) CLICK TO CONTINUE READING


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