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.
Another cause of elevated blood protein levels is a type of cancer called multiple myeloma. Similar to MGUS, plasma cells produce massive quantities of antibodies that increase the total protein level in the blood. In contrast to MGUS, however, the plasma cells have become cancerous and divided uncontrollably.nflammation or Infection. One underlying cause of elevated levels of protein in the blood is a long-lasting infection or chronic inflammation. The chronic stimulation of the immune system caused by the inflammation or an infection causes the consistent production of antibody proteins.