Xanthelasma

Xanthelasma are white or yellowish deposits of cholesterol beneath the skin of the eyelids. Xanthelasma are a visible marker of cholesterol metabolic disruption caused by compromised liver function dysregulating cholesterol synthesis and c…

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Xanthelasma are white or yellowish deposits of cholesterol beneath the skin of the eyelids. Xanthelasma are a visible marker of cholesterol metabolic disruption caused by compromised liver function dysregulating cholesterol synthesis and clearance. Xanthelasma are typically associated with a lipid profile of high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol.