2007-03-19 07:14:25 · 11 answers · asked by HWQ 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
In a newborn infant yellowish skin is called neonatal jaundice. This occurs when bile is absorbed by the baby's bloodstream during hemolysis. It is easily treatable and totally reversible.
Eating too many carrots, yams and similar produce or taking too much vitamin A in the form of beta carotene can cause an orangish-yellow tint to your skin that looks kind of like that lotion that gives you an instant tan.
The most common cause of yellowish skin is liver disease. This is called jaundice and is usually a bad sign. Some people have an inherited disorder called Gilbert's Syndrome that is usually benign, but every now and then their skin is slightly yellow. In full blown jaundice, even the conjunctiva or whites of the eyes become yellow. The only thing that can fix that is a liver transplant.
So now that I've scared you to death (sorry), go see a doctor and have it checked out. Good luck.
2007-03-19 07:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom got yellowish skin from Jaundice because she was an alcoholic.
2007-03-19 07:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by DLS_CB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jaundice
2007-03-19 07:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jaundice, hepatitis, get checked out if you have yellow skin cos it could be serious
2007-03-19 07:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by jellybean55 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a problem with the liver..such as hepatitis, can cause the skin to appear yellow.
2007-03-19 07:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by pleasantlady45640 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jaundice, Hepatitis... Could be something wrong with your liver. ... or the effect of having asian parents.
2007-03-19 07:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Leveled Fellow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not given much information but the best thing is to see your doctor. It may not be anything but there could be a chance that it is Hepitits.
2007-03-19 07:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by ROBIN P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually means something is wrong with your liver. Go to the DR
2007-03-19 07:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
jaundice is what its called and its causes in adults is hepatitis
2007-03-19 07:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by BFresh2Def 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the liver is going gone because of the booze
2007-03-19 07:23:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋