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Xanthelasmata (or xanthelasma) are small white collections of cholesterol that are visible under the skin. They are frequently located on the eyelids or ears, and appear in people which very high cholesterol.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

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