Xanthomas - Information on Xanthomas

Xanthomas Information

Xanthomas is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but it may occur to the people at any age. There are various type of Xanthomas these are as : 1) Xanthelasma palpebrum 2) Tuberous xanthomas3) Tendinous xanthomas 4) Eruptive xanthomas 5) Plane xanthomas 6) Diffuse plane xanthomatosis 7) Xanthoma disseminatum, these all might differ in symptoms and causes too. Xanthomas are common skin disorders, particularly among older adults and persons with elevated blood lipids.

Xanthomas are fairly common on the eyelids. Xanthomas are made of cholesterol deposits. Sometimes xanthomas can occur suddenly on other areas of the body.  These are called eruptive xanthomas.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Xanthomas.

Causes of Xanthomas

The cause of the Xanthomas is unknown.

Treatment of Xanthomas

Methods For Treating Xanthomas are :