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.
Guide. A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.1  Albumin is made mainly in the liver. 2  It helps keep the blood from leaking out of blood vessels.3  Albumin also helps carry some medicines and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing.t also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin. 1  Albumin is made mainly in the liver. 2  It helps keep the blood from leaking out of blood vessels. 3  Albumin also helps carry some medicines and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing.