Inflammation caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints can also cause redness and peeling of the affected skin in the area where the tumor is located. In addition, when you touch the area with deposited crystals with your hand, it will feel like you are touching sand. In this case, other symptoms of gout should be checked.
Additionally, people with chronic gout may develop lumps under the skin near joints. These lumps, called tophi, can be seen and felt.
Tophi develops when excess uric acid crystals accumulate together and form small nodules. Tophi often appear on the hands, toes, ears, and elbows, but can appear anywhere on the body.
These tophi come in different sizes and are yellow or cream in color. If tophi become very large, they can erupt through the skin and secrete 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 urate levels in the blood.
