Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

March 6, 2025

10 Warning Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease To Look Out For

3. Shiny, Smooth Skin on Your Legs

A man in the grass grips his knee, his skin appearing smooth and shiny, possibly signaling underlying health concerns.
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Take a look at your legs. Is the skin unusually smooth, shiny, or tight? When arteries are blocked, your skin doesn’t receive enough nutrients and oxygen, causing changes in its appearance and texture. It’s your body’s external signal that something’s going wrong internally.