The first sign of a tumor can be seen on the skin. Dermatologist: with such a change, see a doctor quickly

Blisters, skin eruptions and pustules have different origins: bacterial, parasitic, viral or allergic. Changes on the skin appear in the form of blisters, spots, papules, and are accompanied by additional symptoms: itching and pain. – We have to look at the skin as a whole and not deal with it only when we are itchy – explains Dr. Adrian Chwojnicki, a specialist in dermatology and venereology.

1. It happens that viral diseases do not subside and may be a harbinger of the presence of tumor markers – says Dr. Adrian Chwojnicki
2. If the disease has an extremely turbulent, rapid course, inadequate to the given situation, we are always looking for tumor revelators – explains the dermatologist
3. Sudden appearance of seborrheic warts on the skin, especially in men, usually goes hand in hand with stomach cancer   
4. More information can be found on the Onet homepage

Edyta Brzozowska, Medonet: A rash on the body is always information about some medical problem. However, although it does not hurt and itch, it must not be taken lightly.

Dr. Adrian Chwojnicki, specialist in dermatology and venereology, head of the Clinical Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wrocław: That’s true. Therefore, you should always go to a dermatologist or family doctor for a correct diagnosis. Today, the situation is additionally complicated by the war in Ukraine. In the context of population migration from Ukraine, it is important that the degree of vaccination against diseases such as measles or rubella and related skin lesions there is relatively low. And this is even a biological weapon.

In fact, due to this phenomenon, our neighbors are now and then stopping health prophylaxis, and medical skills are sometimes weak. Some doctors no longer know how these diseases are treated, they do not know the procedures. And let’s not forget that in the olden days, the smallpox epidemic killed millions of people, and COVID-19 continues to take its death toll.

Let’s talk about the dermatological problems that very often accompany infectious diseases.

The skin diseases we call dermatoses are conditions that are easy to spot but much more difficult to identify. All blisters, skin eruptions or pustules can have different origins: bacterial, parasitic, viral or allergic. Changes on the skin also appear in the form of blisters, spots, papules, and are often accompanied by additional symptoms: itching and pain. The skin looks different in the course of measles than in chicken pox, rubella, herpes, scarlet fever, contagious impetigo or urticaria. We should remember that in order to avoid getting sick, it is important to use prophylaxis, because viral diseases have always been, are and will be.

Prevention, i.e. mainly vaccinations and daily hygiene?

Interestingly, some people tend to be overly clean and go to extremes. Washing and disinfecting hands too often can lead to the skin becoming dry and flaky. Effect? Easily spreading inflammation, with fluid-filled blisters, as well as swollen and inflamed nails.

Many parents of young children follow the fashionable trend of not bathing their children very often. All this to keep the skin’s natural bacterial flora. It is also worth knowing that skin changes in children are most often caused by contact with bacteria.

And in adults?

The cause of adult dermatoses are diseases caused by various viruses. Both sexually transmitted and acquired by staying in large groups of people. It could be shingles or molluscum contagiosum.

Do all kinds of blisters, pustules, papules, and other lesions go away on their own with the treatment of the underlying disease?

It all depends on genetic predisposition and environmental factors. Some people heal easily, but it happens that viral diseases do not go away and may be a harbinger of the presence of tumor markers. If the disease is extremely turbulent, violent, and inadequate to a given situation, we are always looking for cancer revelators. For example, the sudden appearance of seborrheic warts on the skin, especially in men, goes hand in hand with stomach cancer.

What other diseases are manifested on the skin?

In addition to herpes, molluscum contagiosum and shingles, these can include skin allergies, mycoses, psoriasis or urticaria. The contagious mollusk, for example, spreads very quickly and looks ugly, because the spread of characteristic lumps, for example, under the nails, on the face, back and buttocks is very extensive. But this is a relatively mild change, it is not dangerous and not life threatening.

How to care for the skin affected by the disease?

A proper balance should be kept. Wash a little less often, and the skin needs to be moisturized and lubricated regularly. If the patient has a tendency to dry skin, which is naturally lipid-free and therefore unprotected, it must be creamed. In my opinion, it does not matter if we buy a preparation for PLN 3 or PLN 300. Creams, regardless of whether they are of animal or vegetable origin, need to be applied to the skin regularly.

This is important, especially since the skin is the largest organ in the human body.

Therefore, during the holidays, when we are refreshed and relaxed, our skin behaves differently and reacts much better. We need to look at the skin holistically and not only deal with it when it is itchy. If we drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, don’t be surprised that it looks very bad. Strong stress also does not help maintain good skin condition. For example, soldiers returning from military missions, often struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, have undesirable skin conditions.

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