Health Tip: Don't Ignore Changes in Skin Color

(HealthDay News) -- You should never ignore a change in skin color, especially if you have cancer, the American Cancer Society says.

A change in skin color typically means something's wrong in the body. In people with cancer, it can be due to factors including tumor growth, sun exposure or a side effect of treatment, the society says.

Here is the organization's list of changes to watch for:

• Yellowish skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice). This may indicate an issue with the liver.

• Bruises or areas of blue or purple skin that have no known cause.

• Pale or blue-tinged skin, lips or nail beds.

• Redness or rash.

• Swelling in an area that's discolored.

• Itching.