A xanthelasma is a soft, yellowish, fatty deposit that forms under your skin. It can be harmless but may signal an underlying issue with your lipid levels or be an early sign of heart disease. If ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she removes xanthelasma from her patient's eyelid. Xanthelasma are cholesterol-filled plaques and can't be squeezed out. Dr. Pimple Popper uses her scalpel ...

Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS, of Wills Eye Hospital, presented an update on laser therapies for glaucoma, emphasizing recent ...

A stye usually stems from an infection in an eyelid oil gland or eyelash follicle. Stress and hormonal changes can also cause it. A chalazion happens when a tiny part of your eyelid called a meibomian ...

The Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser was effective in treating xanthelasma palpebrarum in patients with Asian skin type, with four treatment sessions providing optimum results, ...

November 23, 2010 (Chicago, Illinois) — Xanthelasma, a yellowish collection of fatty cholesterol around the eyelids, is associated with a significant risk of ischemic heart disease and MI, even after ...

Do you have yellowish patches near your eyes or small lumps on your skin? You might wonder if these are xanthelasma or xanthoma. Both are skin conditions caused by fat building up under the skin, but ...

Xanthelasma palpebrarum, characterized by yellowish plaques on the eyelids, is not associated with increased rates of dyslipidemia or cardiovascular disease. Researchers conducted a case-control study ...

It is important to note the body needs at least some cholesterol to perform at an optimum level. However, it only needs one type of cholesterol to remain healthy. This type of cholesterol is known as ...

If you notice yellow patches on the inside corners of your eyelids, you might have this. The patches are made up of cholesterol that's under your skin. They aren't harmful, but if you don’t like the ...