Table of contents:
- Detects health problems through various facial characteristics
- 1. Hairy face
- 2. Yellow eyes and facial skin
- 3. Panda eyes
- 4. Chapped lips
- 5. The tip of the lips or mouth is blistered
- 6. Pale skin
Small or bulging eyes, flat or sharp nose, thick or thin lips - all of these facial characteristics are heavily influenced by the genetic inheritance of your mother or father. However, it turns out that the shape and physical features of your face can also reflect your overall health. Therefore, you should not ignore the various signs of change that appear on the face.
Detects health problems through various facial characteristics
1. Hairy face
Growing a beard and mustache for men is a pride and a sign of masculinity. On the other hand, it is a woman who must be vigilant if her face is covered with fine hairs, whether a mustache, beard, or even a sidewalk on the side of the jaw.
This is a condition called hirsutism, a sign of an excess of the male sex hormone androgens. In some cases, this hormonal imbalance is nothing to worry about. However hirsutism can also be a symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Especially when accompanied by irregular menstruation and intense PMS pain.
2. Yellow eyes and facial skin
The whites of the eyes and a dull yellowing of the skin are signs that the liver is not working properly to flush out toxins and waste products from the body. This discoloration is a sign of jaundice, which generally appears as a symptom of liver disease (either viral or autoimmune hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver), acute pancreatitis, bile disorders, alcohol dependence (alcoholism), infections (mononucleosis, malaria, leptospirosis), to heart cancer.
3. Panda eyes
Dark circles under the eyes are generally caused by staying up late. But in certain people, panda eyes can be a sign of a condition called shiners allergy. The typical dark circles of shiners allergy occur due to blocked nasal sinuses as an allergic reaction.
The panda's eyes are usually bruised with a dark purple bluish color. A little different from the dark eye circles that you get after not sleeping for days. Shiners allergy will also be accompanied by typical allergic reactions in general, such as itchy red eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.
Shiners allergies are usually caused by food allergies, dust allergies, to environmental allergies and cigarette smoke or vehicle fumes.
4. Chapped lips
Dry and chapped lips are not only caused by heartburn. This can be a sign of dehydration and malnutrition, such as niacin or zinc. Niacin and zinc deficiencies are more common in vegetarians, because these two minerals are most commonly found in chicken meat, chicken liver and fish.
Chapped lips can also be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), oral herpes, to Kawasaki disease (but it's more common in children).
5. The tip of the lips or mouth is blistered
A sore, blistered, red, swollen tip or border is a sign of angular cheilitis. This condition is quite common, often caused by a lack of nutritional intake, especially iron, vitamins B-2 and B-12.
To fix this, multiply foods rich in iron and B vitamins, such as dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, chicken, and beef. If it still persists, contact a doctor.
6. Pale skin
Characteristics of a pale face generally indicate that you are indeed sick or not fit. It can also be caused by a lack of red blood a sign of iron deficiency anemia or folate deficiency. To fix this, eat lots of dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, meat, beans, and eggs to meet your daily nutritional needs.
Remember, it doesn't mean that if you have one (or more) of these facial characteristics that you are really sick. We recommend that you consult further with your doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment.
