What causes the face to turn yellow?
Recently, the topic of "yellowing of the face" has sparked widespread discussion on social media and health forums. Many people report that their facial skin color suddenly turns yellow and worry that it is a health problem. This article will analyze the possible reasons based on the popular data of the entire network in the past 10 days, and provide structured information for readers' reference.
1. Analysis of common causes
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (discussed across the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatobiliary diseases | Jaundice, yellowing of the whites of the eyes | 38% |
| dietary factors | Excessive consumption of carrots/citrus | 25% |
| Skin care product reaction | Allergy or oxidation of ingredients | 18% |
| anemia/malnutrition | Dizziness and fatigue | 12% |
| other reasons | Light illusion, drug side effects, etc. | 7% |
2. Recent hot cases
1.#If you eat too many oranges, your face will turn yellow#(No. 3 on Douyin’s hot search): A blogger ate 5 pounds of citrus every day for one month, and his face became obviously yellow. He was diagnosed with "carotenemia."
2.# Self-rescue guide for staying up late and having a yellow face#(Xiaohongshu collection: 100,000+): Netizens shared their experiences of improving skin tone by adjusting their work and rest schedules and supplementing with vitamin B complex.
3.#jaundice misdiagnosis case#(Zhihu hot post): Doctors from tertiary hospitals reminded that they have recently received many cases of patients who mistook the staining of skin care products for liver disease.
3. Advice from medical experts
Based on the content released by the official account of the top tertiary hospital in the past 10 days:
| Check items | Necessity | Reference price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|
| liver function test | Preferred items | 80-150 |
| Blood routine | Check for anemia | 20-50 |
| Urine routine | Auxiliary diagnosis | 15-30 |
4. Comparison of improvement plans
| method | Effective time | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
| Adjust diet structure | 2-4 weeks | Those with excess carotene |
| Liver protective treatment | 1-3 months | Hepatobiliary disease patients |
| Stop using questionable skin care products | 3-7 days | People allergic to cosmetics |
5. Things to note
1. If accompanied byDark yellow urine and abdominal painIf you have any symptoms, seek medical attention within 24 hours.
2. The recently popular “curcumin whitening method” may aggravate facial yellowing (No. 7 on Weibo’s health topic list)
3. The blue light filter of mobile phones may cause skin color observation errors. It is recommended to compare under natural light.
Summary: Facial yellowing may be caused by a variety of factors. It is recommended to make a comparative analysis based on your own situation. If there is no improvement after adjusting your lifestyle, you should undergo a medical examination in time. Maintaining a balanced diet and regular sleep routine are the basis for maintaining a healthy complexion.
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