A 22-year-old male asked:
Does jaundice only affect the outer layer of skin or is it all layers? also where does it start?
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Dr. A. tarig Ahmedanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Jaundice: Jaundice is caused by deposition of bilirubin. In the skin, when it deposits in the outer layers. You can also see it in the eyes.
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Last updated Apr 20, 2014
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