In xanthelasma, there are yellowish-brown elevated lesions on the skin of the eyelids. This image displays yellow-white elevations of the skin in a patient with early xanthelasma palpebrum. Xanthelasma are most often white-yellow or yellow-orange bumps found on the eyelids. Slightly elevated lesions of xanthelasma can occur on the middle of the eyelids. Xanthelasma is often, but not always, symmetric (appearing on both sides).
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Xanthelasma Palpebrarum  Information for adults

Picture of Xanthelasma Palpebrarum: In xanthelasma, there are yellowish-brown elevated lesions on the skin of the eyelids. Divider line
In xanthelasma, there are yellowish-brown elevated lesions on the skin of the eyelids.
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Self-Care Guidelines
See your doctor for any new skin growth to obtain a correct diagnosis.
When to Seek Medical Care
See a dermatologist or another physician if any new growth develops on your skin.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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