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Shiny or velvety skin
Shiny skin is a symptom in which a person's skin appears smoother and shinier than usual. Good skin care can make skin look healthier, with a normal shine to it. Abnormally shiny skin can be due to swelling of the skin, fluid under the skin, tightening of the skin (from autoimmune disease), etc.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
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Skin
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