yellow skin

I have had it for as long as i can remember but I want to know what I should do to take care of the problem. Both my hands and feet are quite yellow. When I do not move them they seem to have many spots, thats mostly on the hands, and when i make a fist and release its bright yellow. I don't know if this is jaundice or something else. Any suggestions on treatments?? I can post a picture later if necessary, I'm just kinda scared it cant be cured. any information will help, Thanks.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Yellowing of the skin may be due to carotenemia or an underlying liver problem.

Yellowing of the skin caused by carotenemia usually involves areas of the body that usually sweats a lot. Unlike jaundice caused by liver problems, yellowing of the eyes is not noted in carotenemia.

Carotenemia is " a clinical condition characterized by yellow pigmentation of the skin and increased beta-carotene levels in the blood. In most cases, the condition follows prolonged and excessive consumption of carotene-rich foods, such as carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes."

Source:http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic326.htm

Do you frequently include carotene rich food as mentioned above in your diet?

Any associated abdominal pain or change in the stool’s character?

Any yellowing of the eyes ?

Any history of excessive alcohol intake?