Inflammation caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joint can also cause redness and peeling of the affected skin in the area of the tumor. In addition, touching the area with the crystal deposits may feel like touching sand. In this case, check for other symptoms of gout.
In addition, people with chronic gout may develop lumps under the skin near the joints. These lumps, called tophi, can be seen and felt.
Tophi develop when excess uric acid crystals clump together and form small nodules. Tophi often appear on the hands, toes, ears, and elbows, but can appear anywhere on the body.
These tophi vary in size and are yellow or cream in color. If the tophi become very large, they may erupt through the skin and ooze a chalky white substance.
Tophi can develop if gout is left untreated or inadequately treated for many years. In many cases, tophi can dissolve and disappear completely with the help of medications to lower blood urate levels.
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