Carotenoderma – a review of the current literature

@article{Maharshak2003CarotenodermaA,
  title={Carotenoderma – a review of the current literature},
  author={Nitsan Maharshak and Johnatan Shapiro and Henri Trau},
  journal={International Journal of Dermatology},
  year={2003},
  volume={42}
}
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Higher plasma β-carotene concentrations were associated with reduced SAT levels, most probably due to a reduced ability of the remaining adipose tissue to store carotenoids.
Carotenoderma with hypothyroidism
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Treatment with levothyroxine sodium improved her energy levels and skin appearances and serum β-carotene levels normalised to 46.2ng/mL within 3 months, and Hypothyroidism should be considered in assessing from carotenoderma in children with growth retardation.
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Prolonged Neutropenia and Yellowish Discoloration of the Skin, But Not the Sclera, Following Excessive Turmeric Raw Root Ingestion
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Carotenoids and Skin Diseases
Role of ingestible carotenoids in skin protection: A review of clinical evidence
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New perspectives on the role of ingestible carotenoids in skin protection are indicated as new clinical and molecular endpoints beyond UVB‐induced erythema have been reported.
Systemic Disease and the Skin
Diet-induced carotenoderma – a rare clinical presentation
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Carotenoderma caused by excessive watermelon and red grapefruit consumption
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Epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse relationship between β-carotene and lycopene, which is the most common carotenoid in fruits and vegetables, and the ability to prevent chronic disease.
Myeloma with Xanthoderma Due to an IgGλ Monoclonal Anti-Flavin Antibody
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The demonstration of hapten bound to the circulating monoclonal Immunoglobulin in this case suggests the possibility of bound but colorless haptens on other myeloma proteins as well as on normal immunoglobulins.
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