Xanthelasma

What is Xanthelasma? 

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Xanthelasma are small yellow patches around the eyelids. They are made up of cholesterol under the skin. Xanthelasma are harmless but they can be a sign of high levels of cholesterol or other fats in your blood.

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If you have Xanthelasma, you should talk to your primary care provider to have your cholesterol levels checked with a blood test.