High cholesterol levels affect millions of people across the world, some of whom do not even know they have it. But when you ...

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These patches, known as xanthomas ... Yellowish or Pale Appearance of Eyelids In addition to xanthelasma, high cholesterol can sometimes cause a yellowish or pale appearance of the eyelids.

While xanthelasma typically manifests as yellowish patches near the eyes, the man's case was unusual due to the deposits appearing on his hands and feet. If left untreated, xanthelasma can signify ...