Facial Manifestations in People with High Blood Lipids
Disease description:
A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a physical examination, and the result showed that my blood lipids are high. May I ask what are the facial manifestations of high blood lipids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
High blood lipids often do not present obvious symptoms in the early stages, but long-term hyperlipidemia may produce visible signs on certain parts of the body, including the face. These signs can mainly be categorized into the following points:
1. Xanthomas: A common physical sign in patients with high blood lipids is the appearance of xanthomas on areas such as the eyelids, palms, and finger joints. These xanthomas form due to excessive cholesterol deposition beneath the skin in these regions.
2. Facial pigmentation: Hyperlipidemia may lead to an increase in facial pigmentation or darkening of existing spots, a phenomenon more commonly observed in elderly individuals. This may be related to declining metabolic function with age, which causes lipid metabolism disorders and promotes pigment deposition on the skin surface.
3. Arcus senilis: This refers to a white or pale gray ring that appears around the edge of the cornea, known as arcus senilis. It is caused by the accumulation of lipids around the eyes due to excessively high blood lipid levels.
4. Nasal bridge crease: Obese individuals suffering from hyperlipidemia may sometimes develop a noticeable horizontal skin crease on the nasal bridge, especially in the area between the two eyes.
If any of the above signs appear, prompt medical consultation and treatment are recommended.
