| In about the fifteenth or sixteenth century, the colours were reduced to three, and the xanthosis, gradually fell into disuse. |
| The dietetic cause of xanthosis cutis is simply the unduly high consumption of vegetables containing carotene. |
| The skin exhibits xanthosis on the trunk, especially the palms of the hands and feet and the creases on the palms show a yellowish carotine-like color. |
| Xanthemia and xanthosis are not uncommon among diabetics, even those in whom treatment is up to date. |
| An excessive intake does, however, cause xanthosis cutis, but this appears to be of no pathological significance. |
