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carotenodermia

Etiology: - high doses of beta-carotene supplements (30 mg/day or more - consumption of large amounts of carotene-rich foods Pathology: - not associated with any underlying health problems Clinical manifestations: - yellow discoloration of the skin Management: - resolves when beta-carotene supplements are discontinued or dietary carotene intake is reduced

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beta-carotene carotene

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References

  1. Carotenoids Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Research for Optimum Health OSU Oregon State University http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/carotenoids/