Skin conditions with fatty bumps beneath the surface of the skin. Xanthelasmas and xanthomas are common skin disorders, particularly among older adults and persons with elevated blood lipids (fat levels). Xanthelasmas are small deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin. They are not painful. They usually appear in the skin of the eyelids near the nose. They may indicate increased blood cholesterol levels and increased levels of triglycerides. Xanthomas are also deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin ranging in size from very small to more than 3 inches in diameter. They are a symptom of underlying metabolic disorders that are associated with an increase in blood lipids, including diabetes, primary biliary cirrhosis, some types of cancer, and inherited metabolic disorders including familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited tendency to high cholesterol levels). They can appear anywhere on the body, but commonly appear on the elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks.

• Skin lesion or bumps under the skin (nodules)
• With a flat surface
• Soft to the touch
• Yellow color
• Sharply defined margins (sharp, distinct borders

Control of blood lipids, including triglycerides and cholesterol levels, may help to reduce development of xanthelasmas and xanthomas. Control of underlying disorders will help reduce development.

Xanthelasmas and xanthomas are common skin disorders, particularly among older adults and persons with elevated blood lipids (fat levels). Xanthelasmas are small deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin. They are not painful. They usually appear in the skin of the eyelids near the nose. They may indicate increased blood cholesterol levels and increased levels of triglycerides. Xanthomas are also deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin ranging in size from very small to more than 3 inches in diameter. They are a symptom of underlying metabolic disorders that are associated with an increase in blood lipids, including diabetes, primary biliary cirrhosis, some types of cancer, and inherited metabolic disorders including familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited tendency to high cholesterol levels). They can appear anywhere on the body, but commonly appear on the elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks.

The diagnosis is primarily on how the skin growth looks, especially if there is a history of an underlying disorder. A biopsy of the growth will show a fatty deposit.

Keep the diet very simple. Concentrate on a diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits; avoid starches and fats as well as red meat.

Avoid alcohol and smoking.

Relax, as this is the best way to relieve the body of tension. Tension only makes a disease worse. Do exercises, especially early in the morning, as these help the body and mind to stay in shape and relieve tension as well.

Xanthoma can be reduced by controlling the blood cholesterol levels. Omega-3 Fish Oils, ^{1, 2, 3, 4} Niacin, ^{1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8} Garlic ^{1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12} and Guggul ¹¹ are the herbal and dietary supplements that show their beneficial effects on blood cholesterol levels.

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