The yellowing of the palms of the hands does not always require medication, but the consumption of certain carotenoid-rich foods can also cause yellowing of the palms of the hands, which can be relieved by adjusting the diet.
If the jaundice is caused by a disease of the liver or biliary system, medication will be needed depending on the cause. For example, jaundice due to autoimmune haemolysis is treated with glucocorticoids or immunosuppressive drugs, including prednisone and cyclosporine A. For jaundice due to hepatitis B and C, antiviral drugs are required. Patients can take adenosylmethionine, Injasmine oral solution and other drugs to reduce jaundice on the basis of active treatment of the cause, as appropriate.