Carotenemia
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| L81.9 | Skin pigmentation disorder, unspecified |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
The Carotinämie (synonym Karottenikterus ) is a harmless yellowing of the hands and face .
root cause
The cause is an increased intake of β-carotene (30 mg per day or more), triggered by the increased consumption of certain types of vegetables (e.g. carrots, carrot juice or tomatoes).
The Carotinämie has nothing with increased supply or an excess of vitamin A do. It has no effect on the body or internal organs, except for the yellow or orange color of the skin.
Increased consumption of other vegetables can also cause discoloration of the skin, but these are completely harmless.
consequences
The skin, for example on the hands and face, turns yellowish or slightly orange. This is a purely cosmetic problem. Carotenemia has no effects on the internal organs, the sensory organs or the rest of the body.
The affected person may feel optically disturbed by the light yellow or orange color of the skin.
Differential diagnosis
The following are to be distinguished:
- Lycopinemia
- Medication with sorafenib
- Type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia
- elevated plasma levels of riboflavin
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypothyroidism
- Anorexia nervosa
- Liver disease
Sources and web links
- Fruits and vegetables for a beautiful complexion
- "And suddenly I was orange"
- Forum of Carotenemia
- The color of the skin on the face and hands is yellow
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Robert A. Schwartz: Carotenemia Medscape of April 3, 2018, accessed on July 12, 2018.
- ↑ Safety assessment beta-carotene DocMedicus Verlag, accessed on July 12, 2018.
- ^ The carrot complexion Süddeutsche Zeitung of September 10, 2012