In the video, the doctor illustrates skin changes on the shins of a diabetic patient. He explained that shin spots, also known as diabetic dermopathy, could ring alarm bells.

Yes, kidney failure can change a person’s skin color. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the skin in people with kidney failure may become: pale gray yellow darker than a ...

In some people with a darker skin tone, dry skin and itchiness may be especially severe. This is an important clue that an area of skin needs treatment, even if the color changes aren’t as obvious.

One published case report (where researchers talk about one patient's case) found eating around 3 kilograms of carrots per week (about seven large carrots a day) induced skin color changes.