Žluté kůže na nohách: proč se objevují a co s tím dělat

When you notice your feet turning yellow, it’s easy to panic. But žluté kůže na nohách, příznak, který může být způsoben jednoduchou stravou nebo skrytou zdravotní problém. Also known as žlutá pleť na nohách, it often has nothing to do with liver disease—despite what Google might suggest. Many people mistake this for jaundice, but if only your feet are yellow and your eyes are fine, it’s likely something else entirely.

One of the most common causes is beta-karoten, přírodní barvivo v mrkvích, cuketách a jiných oranžových zeleninách. If you’ve been eating a lot of carrots lately—or drinking carrot juice daily—you’re probably experiencing carotenemia. It’s harmless, goes away when you cut back, and doesn’t affect your liver. Another frequent culprit? nepřiměřená péče o nohy, kdy se barvivo z nátěrů, laku nebo koupelí s oleji vsáká do suché kůže. Dry, cracked heels absorb everything. That’s why you see yellowing mostly on heels and balls of feet.

Less common, but still possible, are nedostatek vitamínů, zejména B12 nebo C, které ovlivňují barvu a pružnost kůže. If your skin is yellowish and you’re also tired, your nails are brittle, and your hair falls out, it’s not just about carrots. Your body might be signaling a deeper imbalance. And yes, žloutenka, skutečný problém s játry, exists too—but it always shows up in the whites of your eyes first. If your eyes are white, your liver is probably fine.

What you can do right now? Start with a simple foot soak using warm water and a bit of lemon juice. Gently exfoliate with a pumice stone—don’t scrub hard, just remove the top layer of dead skin. Then moisturize with something that has urea or lactic acid. If you’re eating tons of orange veggies, try cutting back for two weeks and see if it fades. If not, or if you’re also feeling unwell, it’s time to check your blood values—not because you have liver disease, but because your body might be missing something essential.

The posts below cover exactly this: how dry skin traps stains, how diet affects your skin tone, what vitamins you might be missing, and how to restore your feet to their natural color without expensive treatments. You’ll find practical tips on foot care, signs your body is begging for help, and simple fixes that actually work. No magic creams. No scams. Just what’s real—and what you can do today.