Carotenemia, familial: A rare inherited metabolic disorder where an enzyme deficiency inhibits the conversion of beta carotene into vitamin A. Thus, patients have high beta carotene levels in the blood and low vitamin A levels. The condition causes intermittent orange discoloration of the face, palms and soles. Vitamin A supplements are of no benefit for this condition. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Carotenemia, familial is available below.
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