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Cutaneous spots and blotches may be yellow because of endogenous or exogenous pigment (xanthochromia), or because of a thick layer of keratin of lipid.
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What is the diagnosis?
Sebaceous naevus
What causes the yellow hue in the skin in this condition?
Hyperplasias and tumours arising from sebaceous glands may also appear yellow, including congenital sebaceous naevi– sebum has high lipid content.