A 42-year-old lady visits her doctor for an usual check-up. She does not have any current problems and no major medical history. During a medical examination, the doctor notices lesions on her eyelids, which are depicted below. Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?

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A 42-year-old lady visits her doctor for an usual check-up. She does not have any current problems and no major medical history. During a medical examination, the doctor notices lesions on her eyelids, which are depicted below.  Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?

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Eductional Objective: Xanthelasmas, a type of xanthoma, are yellowish macules/papules found on the medial eyelids.  They are dermal accumulations of macrophages containing cholesterol and triglycerides, and are generally associated with a primary or secondary hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia.  An LDL receptor abnormality is the most common cause.

A 42-Year-Old Lady Visits Her Doctor for an Usual Check-Up