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Yellow shadow under eyelids?
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Yellow eyelids: Please send much more information e.g. Age, medical problems, medications , how long problem has been seen etc.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Could be cholesterol: Xanthelasma is a condition in which cholesterol deposits in the eyelids. This may be associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. However, many patients with these yellow deposits have normal cholesterol. You should see an eye doctor to confirm the diagnosis and get your cholesterol level checked.
Answered 3/14/2018
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Not under the eye: Usually the yellow spots that are from cholesterol occur on the upper lid. Pretty unusual to show up under the eye. You may be seeing the normal fat pads that we all have around the eyes pushing forward. In this case, surgery can be performed, but is cosmetic.
Answered 2/12/2019
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