carotenodermia

Etiology

• high doses of beta-carotene supplements (30 mg/day or more
• consumption of large amounts of carotene-rich foods

Pathology

• not associated with any underlying health problems

Clinical manifestations

• yellow discoloration of the skin

Management

• resolves when beta-carotene supplements are discontinued or dietary carotene intake is reduced

More general terms

• sign/symptom

Additional terms

• beta-carotene
• carotene