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Lycopenemia

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Medical condition
Lycopenemia
SpecialtyDermatology

Lycopenemia is a harmless skin condition caused by excessive ingestion of red foods containing lycopene, such as tomatoes, red cabbage, chili beans, and various fruits and berries, which leads to a reddish discoloration of the skin.

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References

  1. 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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