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What is meant by Xanthelasma?

 Xanthelasma is a skin infection that affects the appearance of lipids. Lipids are fluids found in  the human body in sterols, vitamins A, D, E, and K, fats, waxes, fat-soluble, and glycerides.  Lipids  are under the skin and are visible with xanthelasma. What is Xanthelasma? Xanthelasma is characterized by soft, scaly, or calcified patches on the skin. These patches are  symmetrical and smooth, ranging in size from 2 to 30 mm. And are also classified as necro-biotic  and xanthoma types of lesions. But, its appearance can harm self-esteem, especially in more  advanced cases. Which reveals the need to remove xanthelasma in a specialized clinic. Causes of Xanthelasma Xanthelasma has several causes, all which are influenced by the presence of lipids. These reasons  are: Heredity:  This occurs in the form of hereditary disorders. Most victims of this skin disease have a family  history of lipoprotein metabolism. This causes excess lipids whe...