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What Causes Orange Pigmented Eye Lids?
Question: Hello, I'm a 46 yr old male who has had an orange pigmentation to the whole surface area of both eyelids for approx. 2 years now. I have enquired with my Dr. but he was unable to view this because of fluorescent lighting.
I do know my GTA levels are in the warning range however, I do not use drugs or alcohol. I am on several meds and my Dr states that this is the cause for the GTA results.
Is there any specific diagnostic test he could requisition to confirm the cause of this unusual pigmentation?
Thank you.
I do know my GTA levels are in the warning range however, I do not use drugs or alcohol. I am on several meds and my Dr states that this is the cause for the GTA results.
Is there any specific diagnostic test he could requisition to confirm the cause of this unusual pigmentation?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It would be good if you can upload a picture of the orange pigmented eye lids under sunlight.
Did any one new who had not known you alerted you about this pigment on the eye lids?
Do you use facial kits and make up?
Can you tell me what do you mean by GTA levels? What are the varioud medications that you take?
Waiting for more details and pictures.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It would be good if you can upload a picture of the orange pigmented eye lids under sunlight.
Did any one new who had not known you alerted you about this pigment on the eye lids?
Do you use facial kits and make up?
Can you tell me what do you mean by GTA levels? What are the varioud medications that you take?
Waiting for more details and pictures.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Brief Answer:
Orange Palpebral spots reported in very few
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this time we need to understand why there is orange discoloration. Some say it is about deposition of carotene pigments because of excessive consumption of vit A, orange fruits. Some would like to measure the Vit E, Retinol and carotenoid levels in the blood. In few such cases where this was reported most of the organ symptoms were normal and could not find any deficiency or cause. So they finally reported this as under reported entity and diagnose as 'Orange Palpebral Spots'. It may not be anything with Xanthelesma which is more popular diagnosis related to fat deposition.
Though the reasons were unlcear a possible role of high-level adipocytes, coloured by carotenoids, or lipofuschin deposits associated with the thin skin of the eyelids were said.
I suggest you not to worry about them unless the Vit A levels or retinol levels or lipid profile is high.
Orange Palpebral spots reported in very few
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this time we need to understand why there is orange discoloration. Some say it is about deposition of carotene pigments because of excessive consumption of vit A, orange fruits. Some would like to measure the Vit E, Retinol and carotenoid levels in the blood. In few such cases where this was reported most of the organ symptoms were normal and could not find any deficiency or cause. So they finally reported this as under reported entity and diagnose as 'Orange Palpebral Spots'. It may not be anything with Xanthelesma which is more popular diagnosis related to fat deposition.
Though the reasons were unlcear a possible role of high-level adipocytes, coloured by carotenoids, or lipofuschin deposits associated with the thin skin of the eyelids were said.
I suggest you not to worry about them unless the Vit A levels or retinol levels or lipid profile is high.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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