Does Xanthelasma Grow Back?

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Are there home remedies for Xanthelasma?

  1. Garlic — Slice or mash a garlic clove to make a paste. …
  2. Castor oil — Soak a cotton ball in pure castor oil and apply it to the affected area. …
  3. Apple cider vinegar — Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it to the affected area.

Are Xanthomas permanent?

More common in women and older individuals, xanthelasma are the most common of all xanthomas. The lesions can be soft, semisolid, or calcified, and are characterized by a tendency to be symmetric, permanent, progressive, multiple, and coalescent.

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Can xanthelasma just disappear?

Once present, xanthelasma does not usually go away on its own. In fact, lesions frequently grow larger and more numerous. Xanthelasma is usually not itchy or tender. Individuals with xanthelasma are usually most concerned with their cosmetic appearance.

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