What is the medical term meaning yellow skin?

Answer 1

Yellow skin can mean many things. Yes many people will just think "oh someone peed on your skin..." well no. First it could mean ringworm. It glows a yellowish, greenish color under a black light. Another thing is ask your doctor! Or your turning into a Simpson ( Sorry couldn't resist putting that)

Answer 2

The condition of yellow skin, sclera, and mucous membranes is known as jaundice or sometimes as icterus. It is caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Carotenemia can also cause yellow skin.
The answer is Jaundice. There are many different forms of this, it causes the skin and eyes to have a yellowish tint to them. Jaundice works from the head down, if you feel you have this seek medical attention right away this is a very serious matter.
Jaundice or icterus.
Jaundice is a condition in which the liver is not removing enough yellow colored bilirubin from the body. This results in a yellowing of skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

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Answer 3

You may have a medical condition called "jaundice" (pronounced JAWN-diss). It is usually a sign that your liver is not working properly; the condition is often very treatable: you may want to consult a doctor for a physical exam. On the other hand, if you are of Asian descent, your skin may look yellowish when you are in a room which has certain kinds of lighting; this is normal and nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

Jaundice is a sickly yellow discoloration of the skin.

Answer 5

Xanthaloma literally means yellow tumor. These are visible just below the skin, and may be caused by high cholesterol.

Answer 6

Jaundice is the medical term meaning yellow skin color.

Answer 7

Leukoderma or vitiligo

Answer 8

Xanthos or Jaundice
Jaundice

Answer 9

Xanthoderma