India, April 30 -- Your skin is not merely a cosmetic surface; it can reveal warning signs of heart disease you cannot afford to ignore. In conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Satish Bhatia, board certified dermatologist and cosmetologist at the Indian Cancer Society, Mumbai, shared warning signs that indicate heart disease.

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Swelling indicates that your heart isn't working properly. Many heart diseases cause fluid buildup in your feet and lower legs, and can extend as far as the upper legs and groin. Medically, it is termed as Edema.

If you see yellowish-orange growths on your skin, it indicates cholesterol deposition under...