Some people as they get older can develop white fatty looking,slightly raised plaques under the skin around the eyes.They look like fat which is exactly what they are,They are collections of cells called histiocytes, bulging with fat (usually cholesterol). They appear gradually and are not sore or itchy but they are unsightly.The medical term for these is ‘Xanthelasma’ (pronounced zan-th-laz-m) and it is not dangerous.People can develop Xanthelasma if they have high cholesterol in there blood but this is not always the case and some people are just unlucky.Xanthelasma can be surgically removed(this operation is no longer done on the NHS because its considered cosmetic) or burned off with laser treatment but this can be very expensive and for 40% of the people who have surgery it comes back,this is more likely if you have Xanthelasma above and below both eyes or have high cholesterol. If you don’t like the idea of surgery the best thing to do is hide it with a good camouflage make up like Dermablend or Dermacolor.

Below is a video of how Xanthelasma can be concealed using Camouflage make up

 Below is some Links with more information about Xanthelasma.

 

  • Symptoms of High Cholesterol – Be Aware of the Danger Signs – However, in very rare cases, you can have something called xanthelasma. If you have xanthelasma, it is absolutely definite you have the high level of cholesterol. Xanthelasma is cholesterol deposits which are manifested as yellow …

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  • Xanthelasma – Premium Vitamins and Herbal Remedies – Herbal Freak – Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism are caused by enzymatic defects that lead to an accumulation or deficiency of various cellular components, including, but not limited to, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

  • What Is Xanthelasma | Causes And Treatment For Xanthelasma – Xanthelasma are painless blemishes composed of fatty material appearing usually outside the upper eyelid. Xanthelasma are mostly flat, elliptical, and yellowish. Causes include high cholesterol level and excessive lipids in the blood …