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The causes of xanthelasma are usually associated with a violation of fat metabolism in various diseases, such as:

  • diabetes;
  • disorders in the work of the pancreas;
  • diffuse toxic goiter;
  • renal tissue dystrophy;
  • hypertension;
  • adiposity.

 

Characteristic signs of xanthelasma:

  • They are localized in the area of the upper and lower eyelids;
  • Painless, do not cause subjective sensations;
  • They have the appearance of plaques with a characteristic yellow color;
  • Can be single or multiple;
  • Appear suddenly, can increase in size, causing aesthetic discomfort;
  • Neoplasms have a soft consistency.

Diagnostics:

The diagnosis is established by a dermatologist during a visual examination of the patient. Additional examinations are studies of indicators of blood lipid metabolism.

Removal methods:

  • Laser removal
  • Radiowave (diathermocoagulation)
  • Surgical excision (performed in the case when the neoplasm is large).
     

Author: Dermatovenereologist Berbeka Khrystyna

The information in the article is provided for informational purposes and is not intended as a guide for self-diagnosis and treatment.
If you experience symptoms of an illness, please consult a doctor.
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