A member asked:

I have yellow rings around my mouth and hands/feet are yellow (eyes aren't and liver enzymes normal) what could this be?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Carotenemia: Infants who take an excessive amount of so called "yellow vegetables" such as sweet potato, carrot, and tomato develop yellow stain over their palms, soles, and face especially around the nose. Harmless!

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Yellow skin pigment: Your description could be related to taking too much of certain foods or supplements. See a regular doctor.

Answered 1/13/2013

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