Xanthelasma and Xanthoma Causes

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Causes of Xanthelasma and Xanthoma


Xanthoma is typically caused by:

  • Elevated levels of lipids (fats) in the blood
  • Metabolic disorders including:
    • Diabetes
    • Primary biliary Cirrhosis
    • Some cancers
    • Inherited metabolic disorders like familial hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
Although xantlelasma may be associated with high triglyceride and cholesterol levels it can occur without cholesterol problems.


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