Xanthelasma

• A ‘xanthelasma’ is a small yellowish looking growth or a bump that appears on or near the eyelids.
• They are yellow cholesterol or fat deposits on the skin.
• They are painless and doesn’t hamper your day to day activities.
• It is a good indicator for high amount of cholesterol levels in the body.
• Cosmetically such growths are embarrassing as it looks unsightly and unpleasant.

Who gets xanthelasma?

• Mostly seen in women than in men.
• People who are in forties and fifties.
• Those who have higher cholesterol levels.
• Overweight people and the one’s who suffer suffer from diabetes and hypertension.
• Those who smoke.

Treatments

• Chemical peels – Some dermatologist may advised chemical peels.
• Electrocauterisation – is another procedure one can under go for xanthelasma.
• Traditional surgery can be done to get it removed.
• Carbon dioxide or argon laser therapy.
• Cryotherapy (cold or freezing surgery) is another technique used for removal xanthelasma.