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I have xanthelasma.. it firstly appeared on right eye but now it is appearing on left eye. is there any medicine that i can use to remove them??
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No: Surgical excision is the only way to get rid of xanthelasma. This can be done in the office.
Answered 2/28/2015
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No: They must be removed surgically. It is a small office procedure to do it.
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