What Causes Yellowing of the Skin, and How Can It Be Improved?

Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) may result from numerous factors, and management should be tailored according to the underlying cause. It may be associated with excessive dieting, which can lead to anemia; a complete blood count (CBC) is recommended to assess for anemia. If anemia is confirmed, iron supplementation should be taken as prescribed by a physician, and dietary intake should be balanced and nutritionally adequate. Yellowing of the skin may also indicate cholestasis; liver function tests (LFTs) should be performed to rule this out. Abnormal results require medical evaluation and treatment as directed by a physician.