What your skin says about your health

Your skin plays a leading role in keeping you healthy. It can also provide warning signs about health threats…if you know what to look for.Your skin is a barrier between you and a variety of health threats, from annoying irritants to bacteria that could cause serious infection. Your skin — the largest organ in your body mdash; bears the brunt of exposure to UV rays from the sun and maintains a healthy temperature despite changing temperatures around you. Just as healthy skin contributes to your overall health, a key skin benefit is its ability to raise the red flag when your body becomes sick through changes in texture and color and through itching. "Dry skin is the most common cause of itching skin,