What is skin manifestations of COPD?

Question

Please state your references if possible, thanks.

Answer 1

The low blood oxygen level in COPD stimulates the bone marrow to send more red blood cells to the bloodstream. The decrease in oxygen level in the blood also increases the pressure in the capillaries.As the result, there is usually REDNESS OF THE SKIN due to congestion of the capillaries.

However ,CYANOSIS or bluish skin discoloration will be apparent when condition becomes so severe that the blood doesn't get enough oxygen.

(Red, tender nodules on lower legs and arms (erythema nodosum),plaques and nodules will be seen if interstitial lung disease (sarcoidosis) is present.)


There will be thinning of the skin and easy bruising for those who are on steroid therapy.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Moderate-to-high doses of Inhaled CorticoSteroids result in an increased incidence of easy bruising and impairment in skin healing in middle-aged to elderly persons with COPD. Red, tender nodules on lower legs and arms (erythema nodosum) are common. Other skin manifestations are plaques and nodules.
Clubbing is a thickening of the flesh under toe and finger nails. The nail curves downward, instead of lying flat. Clubbing is associated with a wide number of diseases ie., lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, pulmonary fibrosis and others.

Answer 4

Ganghada said it best.