Skin manifestations in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. A clinical lecture

The skin is a complex organ closely related to the other organs and systems. These relationships, which are referred to as viscerocutaneous in dermatovenereology, can have various mechanisms, in some cases not fully recognized. In this regard, a significant role in the pathogenesis of most skin diseases belongs to pathological processes that occur in internal organs and systems. Physical examination of the skin helps diagnose different somatic diseases, including diseases of the digestive organs. Depending on the gastric or intestinal disease, the skin changes can manifest themselves quickly or durably, though rarely having any characteristic signs. Nevertheless, certain changes affecting the skin can indicate a failure in one or the other part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.