Diagnostic Tests for Orange skin

Diagnostic Test list for Orange skin:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Orange skin includes:

• Physical examination
  • Examine the skin in area or areas affected and note the pigmentation features
  • Examine for signs of systemic disease that may be associated with the cause of the dark skin - e.g. enlarged liver with jaundice.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Liver function tests (can diagnose jaundice and liver inflammation due to hemochromatosis)
  • Electrolytes and kidney function tests (high potassium in Addison's disease)
  • Iron studies ( raised ferritin and transferrin saturation in hemochromatosis)
  • Cortisol, ACTH assay, Synacthen stimulation test, adrenal antibodies if suspect Addison's disease
  • Hepatitis serology if jaundice is diagnosed
  • Serum carotene levels to identify high levels as the cause of orange skin
  • Thyroid function tests (hypothyroidism is associated with elevated levels of carotene in the blood)
• Liver biopsy if suspect hemochromatosis

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Orange skin causes:

• Liver Health & Hepatitis: Home Testing
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Liver Tests
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Tests

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