Xanthelasma Flat

Xanthelasmas are yellowish-brown plaques on the skin of the eyelids, sternum, thighs, shoulders and chin in adults. They are formed as a result of the accumulation of cholesterol in skin tissues.

Xanthelasma planum appears as small, flat, smooth, yellow, shiny, itchy, or rough patches on the skin, most often on the face, under the eyes, or above the upper lip. Sometimes there are several xanthelasmas, and they can be from a few millimeters to 5 cm in diameter. The skin around the plaques is red and flaky.

Most often, xanthelasmia flat occurs in patients with various chronic liver diseases - hepatitis, cirrhosis, obesity. But it can also be an independent isolated symptom. Symptoms last from several weeks to three months, after which they disappear. "Old" xanthelises can turn into lipomas. Rarely, bleeding may occur.