It is a skin condition where yellow ‘Plaques’ form on the eyelids and surrounding areas. It’s a medical sub category of Xanthoma. They are made of cholesterol engorged cells. They are foamy in nature and can be small to large in nature.
They have a large presence on people around their eyes. Cholesterol lumps around the eyes, are very common and can be largely associated with today’s Health culture. Bad eating and diet can play a large part in Xanthelasma plaques being more prolific in today’s modern society.