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The Effects of High Cholesterol and Hypertension on the Face

04:53 PM Thursday, August 31, 2023

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There are warning signs that appear on the face, which may indicate high blood pressure and cholesterol, so it is important to check it daily in front of the mirror, to consult a doctor when it appears.

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In the following report, The Consulto reviews symptoms of high cholesterol and pressure on the face, according to the “Express” and “Medical News Today” websites.

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The effect of high cholesterol on the face

1- If bumps or spots appear on the eyelids, this is evidence of high blood cholesterol, especially if their color ranges from yellow to orange.

2- High blood cholesterol causes lichen planus, which is an itchy rash that appears on the face, wrists, arms, ankles, and inside the mouth, and is accompanied by the appearance of shiny red or purple bumps.

3- High cholesterol, which is harmful to the blood, may lead to the appearance of thick, scaly patches on the face, the color of which varies from patient to patient depending on the color of the skin.

4- Research in 2016 showed that about 10% of people with cholesterol disease will at some point in their lives develop eruptive xanthoma, which causes small yellow bumps to appear on the cheeks, forehead, eyelids, elbows, hands and knees.

Also read: 10 signs that appear on the face that tell you about your health condition

The effect of hypertension on the face

High blood pressure disturbs the blood supply to the head, which causes numbness in the face, which necessitates a quick visit to the doctor as soon as it is felt, because it may be an indication of an imminent stroke.

Redness of the face may also be a symptom of high blood pressure, if it is accompanied by headache, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, nosebleeds, and confusion.

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2023-08-31 13:58:21

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