Eczema is a common cause of skin rashes in infants, causing redness, bumps, swelling, itchiness, and more. Phlebitis means inflammation of the veins, and can cause redness, itching, irritation, pain, and swelling. A pilonidal cyst forms under the skin at the tailbone, and usually contains skin debris and hair.
High albumin levels in the body indicate severe dehydration, a high-protein diet and wearing a tourniquet for long periods while giving a blood sample, according to MedlinePlus. Several drugs can increase albumin levels such as androgens, growth hormone, anabolic steroids and insulin.
Specifically, the test checks for albumin levels and total protein levels. 1  Albumin: Albumin is a small protein made in the liver that constitutes the major protein in blood serum. 2  Total Protein: In addition to albumin, your blood serum also contains a protein called globulin. In fact, globulin is actually a class of proteins that includes enzymes, antibodies, and hundreds of other proteins. A total protein test measures the combined amount of these proteins in your blood.