A stye usually stems from an infection in an eyelid oil gland or eyelash follicle. Stress and hormonal changes can also cause it. A chalazion happens when a tiny part of your eyelid called a meibomian ...

If you notice yellow patches on the inside corners of your eyelids, you might have this. The patches are made up of cholesterol that's under your skin. They aren't harmful, but if you don’t like the ...

Do you have yellowish patches near your eyes or small lumps on your skin? You might wonder if these are xanthelasma or xanthoma. Both are skin conditions caused by fat building up under the skin, but ...

The Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser was effective in treating xanthelasma palpebrarum in patients with Asian skin type, with four treatment sessions providing optimum results, ...

Continuous wave potassium titanyl phosphate laser therapy was safe and effective treatment for xanthelasma palpebrarum, according to published study results. “Xanthelasma paplebrarum (XP) are the most ...

November 23, 2010 (Chicago, Illinois) — Xanthelasma, a yellowish collection of fatty cholesterol around the eyelids, is associated with a significant risk of ischemic heart disease and MI, even after ...

A xanthelasma is a soft, yellowish, fatty deposit that forms under your skin. It can be harmless but may signal an underlying issue with your lipid levels or be an early sign of heart disease. If ...