What is xanthelasma and why do they form?
Xanthelasma is a neoplasm of the skin, which is clinically manifested in the form of small yellowish plaques that rise slightly above the skin level. They are observed more often in people over 50 years old. The appearance of xanthelasma in young people is associated with the presence of familial hypercholesterolemia.
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.
If you experience symptoms of an illness, please consult a doctor.