What could cause yellow pigmentation of skin?

What causes jaundice??

Yellowing of the skin can be caused from eating too much Vitamin A from carrots, pumpkins or other orange vegetables. The condition is called “carotenemia”. Another cause could be liver damage.

i dont eat carrots pumpkins or any orange veggies. i hope my liver isnt damaged. :/

having yellow skin can be a sign of problem with your liver. you can read it inhere for more http://funadvice.com/r/15s3m8jc0ld

liver failure can cause yellow pigmentation also known as jaundice

It’d probably be a good idea to see a doctor. They’ll tell you what’s going on. You can also ask them your question about how many calories you should be eating a day.

Do you have yellowing of the whites of your eyes? If not, then you don’t likely have jaundice due to liver failure. Usually, by the time a failing liver causes your skin to turn yellow, you’ve already been hospitalized for other symptoms.

It could be something as simple as blocked ducts in your gallbladder ( I say “simple” because of the treatment - not the problem, which can be dangerous if left untreated.

Other causes of yellow skin are diet, certain medications, hepatitis, or Gilbert’s syndrome (which is not dangerous). If this is a new problem for you, or it persists, definitely see your doctor.

Yellowing of the skin may be a symptom of hypothyroidism.

Here’s a site that better explains what it is and what causes it. http://funadvice.com/r/15s8lplihmq

You should get a blood test by your doctor, SOON!