Xanthoma
Xanthoma is a medical condition where a person develops fatty growths under the skin. Although the growths can appear anywhere on the body, xanthomas typically occur in the hands, feet, buttocks, knees, and elbows. These fatty growths differ in size as they range from the size of a pinhead to a grape. These growths tend to have a yellowish or orange-ish tinge and often appear as flat bumps under the skin. Although they don’t typically cause pain, they can still cause alarm. In addition, some xanthomas grow on the eyelids called xanthelasma.
Medical experts believe that high blood lipids or fat levels are among the common causes of xanthomas. They also state that these growths can mean the person might have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels, hypothyroidism, cholestasis, hematologic disease, and primary biliary cirrhosis.
Although medical practitioners believe that xanthomas aren’t dangerous, the underlying medical conditions they signify may need immediate attention and care.
