Eruptive xanthomas are small lesions and bumps that appear on the skin. They can be yellow, pink, brown, or skin-colored and may sometimes be itchy and painful. While eruptive xanthomas are not ...

Our patient had xanthelasma, or xanthelasma palpebrarum, oval or elongated yellowish plaques just beneath the periorbital skin. The plaques occur most commonly near the inner canthus of the eyelid, ...

A 40-year-old black male presented with concerns regarding bumps on both upper eyelids. The patient conveyed some itching but no pain associated with these lesions. He was not pleased with their ...

High cholesterol contributes to the furring of the arteries, which can lead to several deadly conditions if left unmanaged. Because there are no clear warning signs, however, the condition often goes ...

Xanthelasma (or xanthelasma palpebrarum) is a yellow plaque that occurs on the eyelids. The word is derived from the Greek terms xanthos (yellow) combined with the elasma (beaten metal plate). The ...

A 46-year-old man with obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and bipolar disorder presented with a rash (Figure 1) accompanied by ongoing excessive urine production, excessive thirst and blurred ...

High cholesterol symptoms: The 'important sign' of extremely high levels on your hand HIGH cholesterol is often branded the "invisible" condition because it doesn't tend to present symptoms. However, ...

With cases of this non-fatal skin condition increasing in Bengaluru, people usually stick to ignoring it City doctors are seeing an increase in cases of Xanthoma. While many people tend to ignore the ...

Eyelid dermatitis can make eyes itchy, swollen, or irritated. It typically results from allergies or sensitivities to fragrances, preservatives, or other chemicals. If your eyelids often get itchy, ...

A 26-year-old man with a history of uncontrolled hyperlipidemia presented with a six-month history of painful, multiple papules on his chest, back and limbs. The two-year-old tattoos on his right leg ...

In the general population, palmar xanthomas are a characteristic of type III dysbetalipoproteinemia (type III), an atherogenic lipid disorder characterized by the presence of very low-density ...