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Carotenemia.

Vinay Arya1, Jack Grzybowski, Robert A Schwartz

  • 1Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.

Cutis
|July 4, 2003
PubMed
Summary
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Carotenemia is a common pediatric skin condition causing yellowing due to high beta-carotene intake. This benign condition resolves with dietary changes and typically has no lasting effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Carotenemia presents as yellow skin discoloration in children.
  • It is characterized by elevated blood beta-carotene levels.
  • While often diet-related, it can rarely indicate metabolic disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the etiology and clinical presentation of carotenemia.
  • To differentiate benign dietary carotenemia from other causes.
  • To outline management strategies for pediatric carotenemia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on carotenemia.
  • Analysis of clinical case studies.
  • Correlation of dietary habits with clinical findings.

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Main Results:

  • Excessive dietary beta-carotene is the predominant cause of carotenemia.
  • Skin yellowing is typically observed on palms, soles, and face.
  • Serious metabolic disorders are rare associations.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary carotenemia is a benign condition requiring no specific treatment.
  • Resolution of skin discoloration occurs upon reducing beta-carotene intake.
  • Monitoring is advised to rule out underlying metabolic conditions.