Do gout cause skin to change?

It can: Gout can cause skin changes usually around the joints that are afflicted. Gout deposits can show up as white to yellowish patcheds under the skin and can occur in one's earlobes as well.

Yes: Gout will normally cause the skin to be red in color and hot. As well.

It can: Redness, swelling, inflammation. If present long enough, peeling of skin may occur. Sometimes white powdery material can be seen which is gouty tophi.