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Xanthelasma
I have developed xanthelasma over lower eyelid over last 5 mths
Is it indicative of anything serious
What r treatment options n will they leave scar
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Hello,
Xanthelasma is nothing but accumulation of lipids and its indicative of hypercholesterolemia.
Family history of hyperlipidemia and Lipid profile is to verified.
Treatment option available is mainly surgical though even RF cautery or plasma pen can help. It depends on depth and extent of lesion.
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You need to get your lipid profile and cholesterol levels checked. However, xanthelasma above eyelid can occur without any serious disease in majority of the population
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