Xanthomas

Question: What can you do to get rid of Xanthomas? It's a result of high cholesterol.

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Question: Any advice on how to cover up xanthomas ? Mine aren't from high cholesterol but have found one more family member that has them. They are only around my eyes and are white patches and it really bothers me. I've had them removed but they keep coming back.

Answer: Has the doctor tried the trichloroacid as a treatment or laser therapy? Try to use a concealer just to make them appear more flesh colored.....best of luck!

Question: Do you know of any treatments for xanthomas of the eylids that really work?

Answer: It depends on the severity. Are they granular? If so your dermatologist can do an extraction on them. The typical treatment is Trichloroacetic Acid applied topically. Have you tried this before? To soothe the eyelids you can also use a product made from a very strong extract of green tea - which is a natural anti-inflammatory. I would also suggest that you alter your diet to get rid of most saturated fats including trans fats. Typically xanthomas eruptions are caused by a high cholesterol level.

Question: can xanthomas be removed from the eyelids?

Answer: I am not a doctor, but a little digging on the web turns up that surgery is used as a treatment for xanthomas of other parts of the body, and that surgical removal of tumors from the eyelids is also a standard treatment. This strongly suggests that surgical treatment for xanthelasma (xanthomas of the eyelid) is possible in humans. It may not be that common a practice though, due to the recurring and non-threatening nature of xanthoma and the dangers of surgery. But if you contact the doctors in the second reference below, they can certainly tell you more. I did also find references to VETERINARY removal of eyelid xanthomas -- but since you probably don't want to be treated by a veterinarian, I'll leave those references out! ;) === EDIT === A little more digging for "surgical treatment of xanthelasma" turned up the third reference below, which basically says that yes there are a number of surgical methods for treating this problem including traditional surgery, laser surgery, chemical cauterization, cryotherapy, and dermabrasion techniques.

Question: do i have calcium deposit or xanthomas (cholesterol deposit)? how do i remove it? i am very annoyed with this little white bump in my eyelid. It is as big as a pimple and is getting bigger. People are starting to notice. I had it for a year now. When I press it, it feels like there is a hard ball inside it. Is it a cholesterol deposit or calcium deposit? Is there a way to remove it? The cosmetologist said they don't use laser when it is close to the eyes because it's dangerous. But I don't want to live with this forever >.<....my mom wants to burn the bump with incense...she did it to her warts and it worked. Do you think that is safe? and will it work? do you know some other way? please help! T_T

Answer: take a needle and try to pierced it crosswise ( transversely parallel to the face to not injure skin and eye)! and then push it out!

Question: My mom has xanthelasma? I've been trying to find out what could be causeing it and have found a few things. I found out that diabetes, which is negative, Primary Biliary Cirrosis, which we arent sure yet- she's going to go to her doctor AGAIN:{, high cholesterol, which is negative, and some cancers cause ther xanthelasmas. The information I have been unable to find is WHAT cancers cause this? She hasd been to her doctor and several other a hundred times. I hate to say it but they don't seem to know their a** from a hole in the ground. Most of the information we do know we found for ourselves online. She's had these xanthomas on her eyelids for years. We just want to find out what could be cuasing it. She wants them off of her eyes and I dont want her to die, she's only 42:( Does anyone know what cancers could be causeing this? I know that it can be caused be metabolic disorders. Thank you for reading so much and for trying to help. Another thing we dont understand is that she started getting them in her late twenties early thirties.

Answer: First let me help you to understand what xanthelasma is exactly. Xanthelasma are yellowish plaques that usually present near the inner portion of the eyelid (closest to the nose). It tends to favour the upper lip more so than the lower lid. This is a very very common cutaneous xanthoma in those with preexisting factors. Half of all of these lesions occur in people who have elevated plasma lipid levels. Others occur due to different lipoprotein compositions or structure for instance with low levels of HDL. Often people with Type II and IV hyperlipidemia. There is also some evidence of primary genetic cause where it tends to run in certain families. Presentation usually occurs within the 4th and 5th decade in life and there is an increased in presentation in women compared to men. These lesions have no malignant potential however there are some differential diagnoses that your physician should always keep in mind. These differentials are normally associated with people with immunocompromised systems but since you asked specifically I will tell you the malignancies that are associated with the lids, they are carcinoma, sarcoma, and melanoma. I would like to stress that these are very rarely mistaken for xanthelasmas or anything other than malignancies. There are even more rare malignancies but as previously mentioned that are often associated with immune suppression. Due to the fact that many of the people who have this also have lipid disorders, plasma lipids levels are essential in addition to LDL and HDL cholesterol levels. If there is any suspicion on behalf of the physician that this could be a more serious condition mimicking xanthelasma he/she will do a pathological analysis following surgical excision. Contrary to a previous poster dietary restriction and reduction of serum lipids have only limited response in overall treatment. The most common recourse is surgical excision, although laser ablation, cauterization, electrodesiccation and cryotherapy are also options. Recurrence is common (~40%) especially if it is a secondary excision. Recurrence normally occurs within one year of treatment.

Question: How can I get rid of my xanthoma. (little yellow bumps on my eyes) Without surgery to remove them.?

Answer: i dont think thats possible, but good luck on finding out. :-)))

Question: what is Urinary Bladder Xanthoma (UBX)?

Answer: Fat deposits in the bladder.

Question: what is xanthoma?Fat tumor cure?

Answer: xanthoma is a fat deposit in the skin. As opposed to xanthalasma which is a fat deposit near the eye or on the eye. Xanthomas can represent a defect in the way your body gets rid of the fat and is associated with several other conditions. If you have one of these get checked by your doctor. Sincerely, Doc

Question: My budgie has an xanthoma.? I don't want her to suffer. She has changed her habits just recently so I know she is not feeling well. The xanthoma is located on her rear and it is getting very large and possibly weighing her down. Today I have noticed that her xanthoma has a vein running through it and I am afraid it will rupture. Should I consider putting her to sleep? Is there a risk of it rupturing and her suffering all the more? Please help. Thank you. I have been to a certified avian vet, surgery can be done, but it will cost between $2000-$3000 and she probably will not make it through the surgery.

Answer: Have you discussed her condition with your certified avian veterinarian? What is the prognosis? Here is an article on xanthoma - it seems that surgery is an option. http://www.avianweb.com/fattumours.html