Yellowing skin around the mouth

I just noticed this weird yellowish tint around my mouth, though I honestly didn't even clock it until I caught myself in some photos 😲 it’s pretty gross. Even my mom—when I asked if she saw it too—claims it's been there forever. What kind of deal am I looking at here? Like, seriously, am I dealing with jaundice or something?

What do you even mean by "yellowish" skin? Personally, I’ve noticed that the area around my mouth is way darker than the rest of my face. It’s driving me a little crazy—honestly—but I’m guessing it’s just a vitamin deficiency or maybe just too much time baking in the sun.

A huge patch of skin around my mouth looks totally discolored. It’s right under my nose and circling my lips, if I’m being specific. I honestly can't believe I didn't notice this before, but now that I have, it feels like it's staring me right in the face.

I know this one girl who always looks a bit washed out because her lip liner is way too dark around her mouth; she just gives off this constant "unkept" vibe😁

Well, there it is. That’s basically my current state of being right now. 😢

Sam Flores3 said:Well, there it is. That’s basically my current state of being right now. 😢

Go find some actual professional help and see a doctor
you really think anyone on this forum is going to have any useful insight
they just leave these mindless, pointless comments here all day

Sam Flores3 said:I just noticed this weird yellowish tint around my mouth, though I honestly didn't even clock it until I caught myself in some photos 😲 it’s pretty gross. Even my mom—when I asked if she saw it too—claims it's been there forever. What kind of deal am I looking at here? Like, seriously, am I dealing with jaundice or something?

Now, this might not apply to you, but I know a girl who used bleaching to deal with the hair above her lip, followed by regular hair removal, and afterward—well, the skin in that area just ended up being a different color entirely, specifically the shade you're describing—and during the summer, whenever she’d get some sun, it tended to darken even more. She maintains that she's clearly sensitive to those types of treatments, so that's likely what caused it. 🤷

ambercrane43 said:Go find some actual professional help and see a doctor
you really think anyone on this forum is going to have any useful insight
they just leave these mindless, pointless comments here all day

I mean, obviously, but I wanted to see if anyone had dealt with something similar first, you know... just trying to get a sense of things. I did a little digging online, but I really doubt it's anything like hepatitis or some major liver issue.

Sam Flores3 said:I mean, obviously, but I wanted to see if anyone had dealt with something similar first, you know... just trying to get a sense of things. I did a little digging online, but I really doubt it's anything like hepatitis or some major liver issue.

When did that yellowing actually start, and when did you first notice it?
when did your mom first spot it?

Sam Flores3 said:I just noticed this weird yellowish tint around my mouth, though I honestly didn't even clock it until I caught myself in some photos 😲 it’s pretty gross. Even my mom—when I asked if she saw it too—claims it's been there forever. What kind of deal am I looking at here? Like, seriously, am I dealing with jaundice or something?

I was wondering, have you maybe been eating a lot more beta-carotene lately? I mean, things like carrots or oranges and that sort of stuff—it's funny because when you have an excess of beta-carotene in your system, your body tries to flush it out through your skin, which can cause a yellowish discoloration in areas where you tend to sweat, like around the mouth or near the nose. I actually went through something very similar a few years back after a bit of a health kick, so it might just be that.

I went through the exact same thing. I honestly never figured out why it happened. It’s that yellowish tint you see sometimes—it really depends on the lighting, but you can definitely tell in photos 🙄 I actually wondered if it was my liver at first, but it didn't make sense because I was feeling incredibly healthy back then. I wasn't even eating much junk food or anything. My labs did show high bilirubin levels a couple of times. I didn't dig too deep into it at the time, but I'll probably run some blood work again soon just to see where my levels are at now.

I doubt it's anything serious, but the smartest move is to just ask a doctor. Go see your primary care physician and get their take. I'm curious about the cause myself.

So, I’ve been dealing with this weird liver thing for quite a while now. Basically, my face starts turning yellow whenever certain liver enzymes start acting up. It’s all because of bilirubin—just a byproduct of how my liver processes stuff.
It usually hits me when I’m pushing myself way too hard physically, especially if I haven’t been getting much sleep for a few days. Or, you know, when a bunch of different stressors hit at once.

Look, it’s not life-threatening or anything, but I’ve heard plenty of stories—and some friends have actually gone through it—where people end up in the ER because their bilirubin levels spiked way past what’s considered normal. When that happens, the yellowing gets really intense.

The military actually takes this kind of stuff seriously, too. Like, if you’re going through recruitment after high school, something like this could get you a full medical waiver, or maybe just get you out of guard duty if it's a milder case. Or, if it’s light enough, you can basically just live your whole life with it without much fuss...

For me, it’s somewhere in the middle. Sleep is a huge trigger... specifically for me. Since I don't drink, use drugs, or smoke, I can't really tell you how those things would mess with it. Though, I am pretty sensitive to alcohol. I feel it almost immediately, which is classic, but then I sober up just as fast. I’ve realized I have a super fast metabolism; honestly, I don't think I could ever put on any real weight if I tried.

This liver issue isn't some massive, scary deal. It’s something similar to Gilbert’s Syndrome. Apparently, there are ways to manage it with specific foods... you can find tons of info about it online. Everyone experiences it differently, from the people I've known. Some people end up in the hospital, some are just constantly exhausted, and some don't even realize they have it unless they get blood work done... me? I’m definitely the one who’s always tired. 🙂

They actually caught it during my first military physical. They told me it might just be lack of sleep or all the soda I was drinking, but after retaking the test, the levels were still slightly elevated. A few years later, I did the tests again and they were still a little high, but nobody gave me any real advice on what to do about it. So, I just live with it.

I wanted to ask—you mentioned sleep affects it. I have a really hard time sleeping. I usually have to be completely exhausted before I can even pass out. I just can't fall asleep early.

As for alcohol, I can drink a lot, get hammered, and then feel the effects for an entire week afterward. 😁 Even now, I’m still feeling the fallout from this past Saturday. I’ll probably be dealing with this hangover for another two or three days. Honestly, over the last few years, I’ve frequently ended up throwing up after a night of heavy drinking. I don't drink often, but when I do, I almost always have to puke the next day. It's brutal.

And weight. If I wasn't on a strict diet, I’d probably weigh 500 pounds. I wouldn't say I'm "on" a diet per se, but I could eat a whole steak and gain weight instantly.

Anyway, I just Googled Gilbert's syndrome in case this helps anyone else.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_syndrome