Acne can be related to diet
While acne breakouts can be caused by plenty of internal and external factors, Dr Petre says breakouts can sometimes suggest a poor diet, hormonal changes, or a reaction to a product or the environment. “Allergies trigger the release of histamine that has a vasodilatory effect on skin and is responsible for the red patches,” she shares.
If you are prone to breakouts, you’ll want to know the 8 worst foods for skin that dermatologists avoid.
Puffy eyes could mean kidney disease or a sluggish thyroid
Puffy eyes could mean you spent last night binge-watching romantic comedies or that pollen has taken over your front yard, but it could also be a sign that your organs are struggling. As Dr Petre explains, puffiness around our eyes might suggest kidney disease or a sluggish thyroid. “Puffiness around the eyes suggest allergies, kidney disease, or a sluggish thyroid. Kidney disease can lead to loss of proteins, which hold the fluids in the blood vessels. When albumin is low, fluid leaks out into the tissue, therefore giving off a swollen look,” she shares.
If you’re suffering from puffy eyes, check out these 9 silent signs of a thyroid problem you may be ignoring.
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Source: RD.com
Medically reviewed by Dr Tia Jackson-Bey
