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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Who's At Risk
Xanthelasma can occur in people of any race and of either sex. However, females seem to be more frequently affected than males. In addition, it is unusual for a child or teenager to develop xanthelasma; most individuals develop the condition in middle age.

Approximately one half of patients with xanthelasma have high amounts of fats (lipids) in their blood, such as high cholesterol or high triglycerides.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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