What Does Your Skin Say About You?

You have your blood pressure checked, your iron levels tested and your blood count, well, counted. But when was the last time you gave your skin a once-over? “As you age, your skin develops textural changes, such as wrinkles, as well as redness and pigmented spots,” says Dr Nina Wines from Northern Sydney Dermatology. For the most part, these changes are harmless, but experts say that certain skin complaints can indicate more serious conditions, from high blood pressure to hormone imbalance. Wondering what’s normal and what’s not? You’ve come to the right place.

Jul 11, 2012