, which causes redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes tingling in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Some color changes may improve over time, while others may be long lasting.Ĭertain patients may have a condition called hand-foot syndrome In cancer patients, changes in the skin color can be due to the side effects of cancer treatment, tumor growth, or sun exposure. For example, a person may look yellow because of liver problems, slightly blue because of breathing problems, bruised because of blood disorders, or pink or red because of skin problems or extra sensitivity to sunlight.
Skin changes color usually because something is going on in the body.