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Xanthomas – Localized Cholesterol and Fat Accumulations
Xanthomas, also known as xanthomas, are localized fat deposits that appear in various parts of the body, most commonly on the skin. These lesions typically present as red, yellow, or yellow-brown papules, plaques, or nodules. There are several clinical forms of xanthomas, such as eruptive, tuberous, tendinous, planar, and verruciform xanthomas. The appearance of skin symptoms usually begins in adulthood, but certain inherited lipid metabolism disorders can be detected in childhood. The formation of xanthomas is due to the body’s inflammatory response, which occurs as a reaction to deposited fats. The changes observed on the skin can not only cause aesthetic problems but may also indicate underlying health issues, making…