Lycopenemia
Lycopenemia is a harmless skin condition caused by excessive ingestion of red foods containing lycopene, such as tomatoes, beets, chili beans, and various fruits and berries, which leads to a reddish discoloration of the skin.[1]:486
| Lycopenemia | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
- Carotenosis
- Skin lesion
References
- James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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