Question 1

what is the yellow spot on skin?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor can help you with a diagnosis. It could be many things if raised or flat or depending on the shape and the actual color.  Your doctor is the only one that can tell you in person about a 'spot'.

Question 2

what are the cause of yellow spot on eye?is it jaundice or pinguecula?

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Pinguecula: These are yellow spots horizontally next to the cornea at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.  Jaundice stains the sclera so the entire white of the eye becomes yellow.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: yellow skin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what can i do about a dry skin spot on bottom of foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Could be the beginning of athletes foot.
I woul use and antifungal cream.

Question 5

my girlfriend just show me some red skin spot almost all over the upper body also in the back. what can i do to make it go?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The most likely cause would be a viral infection or drug reaction. If it gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, see a dermatologist.

Question 6

why does jaundice turn your eyes and skin yellow?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: This is because the liver is not longer functioning correctly and something called bilirubin is elevating in your blood stream - the side effect of this high level of bilirubin is jaundice.

Question 7

are skin spot supposed to be sensitive to touch?

Accepted Answer

No: Pain and tenderness are not normal and you should see a dermatologist.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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My girlfriend just show me some red skin spot almost all over the upper body also in the back. what can i do to make it go?

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Why does jaundice turn your eyes and skin yellow?

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Are skin spot supposed to be sensitive to touch?

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Have 2 yellow skin marks what could cause it ?

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