Treatment methods for yellowish eyelids
Feb 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Xanthelasma palpebrarum may refer to xanthelasma of the eyelid. Treatment mainly involves surgical removal, high-frequency electroionization, carbon dioxide laser, or electrocautery. For smaller lesions, direct cauterization is recommended. Larger lesions are better managed with surgical excision. It is important to note that if abnormal blood lipid levels are not addressed, there remains a risk of recurrence.
Xanthelasma palpebrarum may refer to xanthelasma of the eyelids, which is primarily removed through surgical excision, high-frequency electrocautery, carbon dioxide laser, or electrocoagulation. For smaller lesions, direct cauterization is recommended. Larger lesions are better treated with surgical removal.
Xanthelasma palpebrarum is a metabolic skin disorder caused by lipid deposition in the eyelid area, resulting in yellow or orange skin plaques. It may be associated with lipid metabolism disorders such as abnormal blood lipid levels. Therefore, it is advisable to check for elevated blood lipids and, if necessary, initiate lipid-lowering treatment. The superficial growths can be removed using laser therapy; once completely ablated and the underlying normal muscle fibers or fascial tissue are exposed, the xanthelasma lesions are thoroughly destroyed. Alternatively, surgical excision can completely remove the lesion, which generally results in low recurrence rates afterward.
It should be noted that if abnormal blood lipids are not addressed, there remains a risk of recurrence. Hence, local disinfection with iodophor is necessary to effectively prevent the recurrence of xanthelasma palpebrarum.
