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Can Liver Conditions Cause Skin Marks And Itching?

First a PA thought it was bed bugs. Next a PA at a dermatology office said it was scabies. Now a new PA says it is Pitysiasis Rosea, which I believe. I have no marks on my fingers, toes, underarms, etc., for it to be scabies. I am beginning to get some mild itching feelings, though I am trying not to itch it. Tonight the new PA told me to take another shower and apply Pemetherin for 8-10 hours. Twice yesterday and this morning I applied Triamcinolone Cream. I will apply that after I wash off the Pemetherin tomorrow morning for 2 weeks. Something I just read online was that skin itching at night can occur from Bile Acid on skin surface. I am recovering from GBM Stage 4 surgery 14 months ago. (For last 5 MRI s since September, no GBM can be found. A miracle from God!) When in hospital last year, some lumps were found on my liver, though thought to be benign. I am due for another liver check-up. Could my skin marks and itching be caused by liver problems?
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Liver disease is one of the causes for itching and skin marks. Anything that obstructs flow of bile from liver to intestine can cause these symptoms.
Most often it is associated with jaundice and pale stools.
To confirm you can get a liver panel and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
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Can Liver Conditions Cause Skin Marks And Itching?

Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. Liver disease is one of the causes for itching and skin marks. Anything that obstructs flow of bile from liver to intestine can cause these symptoms. Most often it is associated with jaundice and pale stools. To confirm you can get a liver panel and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done. I hope that answers your query. Regards.