Question 1

what do you suggest if my nephew started to get yellow skin all over his body! from head to toe! he's 10 months now started at 6mos?

Accepted Answer

?yellow eyes? : Most of this is related to the introduction of yellow veggies into a kids diet. The vitamin A in the food attaches to the fat under the skin, making it appear yellow. If the white of the eyes is yellow, the kid has a liver problem.There is no fat in the white of the eye.

Question 2

is having yellow skin hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are conditions leading to jaundice (yellow skin) that are genetic, and therefore hereditary, but these are very uncommon. Most jaundice occurs due to normal processes in the newborn and is not hereditary, although depending on the mother's blood type the risk of jaundice in subsequent pregnancies may be increased.

Question 3

have 2 yellow skin marks what could cause it ?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Where are they? Was there an injury at the site? Are they the only yellow sites or are you yellow elsewhere - i.e. Is it jaundice? Are they around the eye(s) or on the palsm - if s they may represent cholesterol deposits. You shudl be seen by someone who can make a determination - i suggest a dermatologist if your primary md isn't sure.

Question 4

why are the corners of my eyes yellow if i have no yellow skin?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: Have it checked to find out what it is.It may be normal.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: yellow skin?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Jaundice = yellowing of  skin &amp; eyes due to excess bilirubin levels.

Question 6

why do i get yellow skin after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Yellow skin: This is most likely jaundice due to liver toxicity (hepatitis or cirrhosis) due to increase bilirubin in the blood since the damaged liver cells cannot break it down.

Question 7

yellow skin around wound from cat bite. why?

Accepted Answer

CAT BITE WOUND: See your doctor with all deliberate speed. Or go to an urgent care center or a hospital emergency room. Do it fast!

Question 8

i have yellow marks on my skin, is this jaundice?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Marks do not usually look like juandice. When the skin color tone and hue appear yellow that is usually indicative of jaundice.  If you are doing drugs, alcohol or having liver problems you need to be checked by a doctor.  Your bilirubin chemistry will measure this in detail and your doctor will order the liver tests necessary for this work up.

Question 9

my nephew started to get yellow skin all over his body! he is 10 months old now and he had it for 6 months.?

Accepted Answer

Easy: This is what is known as carotenemia. Carotene is a precursor of vitamin a and the yellow color comes from a build-up of carotene from the ingestion of yellow vegetables like squash and carrots. It is totally harmless and you can differentiate it from jaundice by looking at the whites of the eyes. If they are also yellow, it is jaundice. Decrease intake of yellow veggies.

Question 10

whats the cause of yellow skin stains on hands?

Accepted Answer

Yellow skin: Yellow stains in skin most likely could be due to something topically being applied or coming in contact with the skin, but can also be seen in people taking high quantities of beta carotene in supplements or foods.  Check your diet and consider what your hands come in contact with.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Yellow skin on toes

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my nephew started to get yellow skin all over his body! from head to toe! he's 10 months now started at 6mos?

A member asked:

Is having yellow skin hereditary?

A member asked:

Have 2 yellow skin marks what could cause it ?

A member asked:

Why are the corners of my eyes yellow if i have no yellow skin?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: yellow skin?

A member asked:

Why do i get yellow skin after drinking?

A member asked:

Yellow skin around wound from cat bite. why?

A member asked:

I have yellow marks on my skin, is this jaundice?

A member asked:

My nephew started to get yellow skin all over his body! he is 10 months old now and he had it for 6 months.?

A member asked:

Whats the cause of yellow skin stains on hands?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?