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Can high altitudes cause eruptive xanthelomas? dr. put me on statins, small now, but will they go away with diet and exercise, plus the statin?
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Good start: Statins have helps lower cholesterol and may be beneficial overall. There are risks with any medication. Exercise helps the body and mind in many ways. Xanthelomas are deposits of fat and cholesterol so the better you manage it the smaller the xanthelomas will become. I think your doctor cares about you and will help you help yourself.
Answered 11/28/2017
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