Xanthelasma Removal in London

Xanthelasma palpebrarum are yellowish papules and yellow plaques that can occur in the eyelids and the lower eyelids due to cholesterol deposits in foam cells and lipid-laden histiocytes in the reticular dermis of skin. They are not harmful and are painless. They tend to occur in older adults but can occur at any age. It can have an impact on your appearance and can affect your confidence. There is little evidence to suggest that they associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood but it would be worth doing a simple blood test to check the blood total cholesterol levels and lipid levels just to be sure that it is not high. Usually the lipid metabolism is normal however. Blood glucose levels are checked to exclude diabetes mellitus. If the Xanthelasmaprogresses to form nodules then this may be termed a Xanthoma. Xanthelasma lesions may be classified as a Xanthoma subtype. Xanthelasma are diagnosed following an assessment from a doctor who is familiar with the condition. Other rare cases and inflammatory skin disorders that are less common in the general population that may appear similar include Sebaceous Cysts and less commonly Sarcoidosis, Necrobiotic Xanthogranuloma, Syringoma, Sebaceous Hyperplasia, Erdheim Chester, Lipoid Proteinosis, and adult onset Asthma with Peri-ocular Xanthogranuloma Syndrome. The yellowish plaques can be treated and there are multiple treatment options.