WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of xanthelasma, yellow patches filled with cholesterol that appear on the inside of your eyelids.

A xanthelasma is a soft, yellowish, fatty deposit that forms under your skin. It can be harmless but may signal an underlying issue with your lipid levels or be an early sign of heart disease. If ...

The Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser was effective in treating xanthelasma palpebrarum in patients with Asian skin type, with four treatment sessions providing optimum ...

"Xanthelasma is harmless and does not need treatment," he added. Xanthelasma is often associated with conditions that affect cholesterol metabolism, such as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia.