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I have spots below my eye due to cholestrol.how will they go??
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Xanthalasma?: If an MD told you that the yellow spots on your eyelids are due to cholesterol, they are called xanthalasma. At your age your cholesterol may be elevated, likely familial. Although the yellow plaques are more of a cosmetic nuisance, they can be surgically removed by an ophthalmologist specializing in Oculoplastics. More importantly, make sure your blood lipid chemistries are evaluated if not alrdy
Answered 1/30/2015
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