An 84-year-old man in Hong Kong experienced a drastic change in skin color to silver-grey due to his medical condition. This unusual reaction led doctors to investigate the impact of certain foods and medicines on skin pigmentation, revealing that they can cause significant and sometimes permanent changes.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The article highlights the profound and sometimes unforeseen impacts of specific foods and medications on human skin pigmentation. This knowledge is crucial for developers focused on health-related applications. Integrating warnings or educational content about possible side effects of medications could enhance user safety and app reliability. The technological potential to monitor and alert users to such changes through smart health apps could be revolutionary for preventive healthcare.
Source: Food and medicine that can change your skin colour – sometimes permanently – The Conversation Indonesia
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