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Cholesterol is a health problem that needs attention, it often appears in unknown forms. Interestingly, the face can help reveal the symptoms of someone who has high cholesterol.
It is important to know that high cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death. Cholesterol is a lipid or fat that can build up into plaque in the arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow to and from the heart.
High cholesterol usually does not cause symptoms unless it causes complications. This means that some people often don't realize that they have high cholesterol until their doctor checks their blood to find out.
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7 Symptoms of high cholesterol that can appear on the face
Quoting from the healthline page, when too much cholesterol circulates in the bloodstream, cholesterol can collect in fat deposits under the skin. This can cause a rash in the form of orange or yellowish lumps filled with fat.
Cholesterol can also clog the small blood vessels called capillaries that supply oxygen to the skin. This can cause the surface of the skin to change color. It can also cause skin conditions such as psoriasis.
To help you find out what the symptoms are on your face, here are some of them:
1. Xanthelasma
Xanthomas are hard, waxy-looking skin lesions that occur due to cholesterol buildup, causing cholesterol to build up beneath the surface of the skin. They can appear as small lumps, nodules, or benign tumors that will enlarge over time.
Xanthomas found on the eyelids are called xanthelasma or xanthelasma palpebrarum. They may appear on the upper and lower eyelids or corners of the eyes.
Although not everyone with high cholesterol suffers from xanthelasma, high cholesterol levels can be the cause.
2. Circles are gray
If you see a grayish circle around the cornea of the eye or what is called arcus senilis, this could be a warning sign that cholesterol is blocking the blood vessels.
3. Pale or yellowish skin color
Excessive cholesterol can cause a pale or yellowish tinge to the skin. Changes in skin color potentially indicate cholesterol is interfering with blood circulation and overall skin health.
4. Uncontrolled acne
Cholesterol levels that are too high can be manifested through skin problems such as acne. Excess cholesterol has the potential to cause inflammation and clogged pores, thus paving the way for breakouts and breakouts on the face.
5. Swelling
Sometimes, the face may look puffy, which is a warning sign from the body about high cholesterol. This inflammation or fluid buildup occurs due to the upheaval of cholesterol, which shows the effect of cholesterol on facial features.
6. Lichen planus
Launching from the Medical News Today page, Lichen planus is a common condition that causes an itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth. Researchers have linked lichen planus to dyslipidemia or high lipid levels, including high cholesterol.
The most common symptom is a shiny purple or red lump that may feel itchy.
7. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition that causes thick, scaly patches on the skin. Generally occurs on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back, but can also occur on the face.
On lighter skin, the patches may appear pink or red. On darker skin, psoriasis patches may be darker or purplish in color.
So, those are some of the symptoms of high cholesterol that you can recognize on your face. Hopefully it's useful, yes, Mother.
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