Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Skin growths - fatty; Xanthelasma
Symptoms
A xanthoma looks like a sore or bump under the skin. It's usually flat, soft to the touch, and yellow in color. It has sharp, distinct edges.
Signs and tests
Your health care provider will examine the skin. Usually, a diagnose of xanthoma can be made by looking at your skin. A
You may have blood tests done to check lipid levels, liver function, and for diabetes.
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Review Date: 08/26/2009
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,
Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network; Linda
Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
