Symptoms Of Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a symptom that occurs in primary biliary cholangitis. Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the epidermis and dermis (skin) in the form of spots. This often caused by sun exposure and is normally harmless. However, in primary biliary cholangitis, this symptom is the darkening of the skin without exposure to the sun.

Further, discoloration in the skin in primary biliary cholangitis can be widespread, covering parts of the body. Skin can also change in texture and have rashes. The darkening of the skin is caused by the increased amount of melanin in the body when the liver isn't functioning correctly.

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