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What Causes Yellowish Discoloration Of Skin?

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Question : WHAT DOES YELLOW SKIN MEAN
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It means yellowish discolouration of the skin.

Detailed Answer:
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Yellow skin means that there is yellowish discolouration of the skin. It can occur due to jaundice or carotenaemia.
In jaundice yellow discolouration is due to bilirubin.
In carotenaemia it is due to carotene and is seen in food faddists who overindulge in oranges and carrots. Increased yellowness is also seen in persons with hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, liver disease and hypothyroidism.
I hope to have answered your query.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Yellowish Discoloration Of Skin?

Brief Answer: It means yellowish discolouration of the skin. Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic Yellow skin means that there is yellowish discolouration of the skin. It can occur due to jaundice or carotenaemia. In jaundice yellow discolouration is due to bilirubin. In carotenaemia it is due to carotene and is seen in food faddists who overindulge in oranges and carrots. Increased yellowness is also seen in persons with hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, liver disease and hypothyroidism. I hope to have answered your query. Regards Dr Asmeet