Xanthelasma treatment

What are the symptoms of having Xanthoma plaques and how best to treat it?

Research Xanthelasma removal treatments on the Web and you’ll find a lot of options.

From natural cures all the way to surgery, there is great range across Xanthelasma remedies.  This includes difficulty, cost, and—most importantly—effectiveness.

When doing medical research, there is always a lot to consider.  In this case, it’s smart to establish some criteria first.

How to Judge Xanthelasma Treatments.

Not all Xanthelasma removal  and Xanthoma treatments are created equal.  The same treatment parameters are there for both Xanthomas and Xanthelasma.  On this basis lets consider the most common aspect, which is Xanthelasma treatment.

Here, we lay out 6 factors to consider before you make a selection.

1. Initial Effectiveness – How effective is the treatment at removing the appearance of Xanthelasma?
2. Long-Term Viability – Will the treatment prevent Xanthelasma from reappearing?
3. Scarring Potential – Might the treatment replace patches of Xanthelasma with patches of scarred skin?
4. Cost – How much should you expect to pay for the treatment?
5. Pain – Does the treatment hurt, during or after?
6. Convenience – How much will the treatment impact your day to day life?

Applying a rating scale for each criterion doesn’t seem like a good fit here.  However, we will consider all six of these factors for each treatment option.

Comparing Xanthelasma Removal Options

Garlic

Garlic is touted in some corners of the Internet as a legitimate treatment for Xanthelasma.  Some claim that it can remove the plaques when applied topically or ingested.  Reports are false, generally a case of mistaking Xanthelasma for another condition.

Initial Effectiveness:      Garlic will not remove Xanthelasma plaques, applied topically or ingested.

Scarring Potential:          Consistent topical treatment can lead to scarring.

Long-Term Viability:       Garlic is not a viable Xanthelasma removal treatment.

Cost:                                      Garlic is extremely inexpensive, but “give it a try” at your own risk.

Pain:                                      Not only can you damage the skin but you could get it in your eye (ouch!).

Convenience:                    Topical application and ingestion are both simple enough, though ineffective.

Learn More About Garlic-Based Xanthelasma Treatments.

Castor Oil

Castor oil is another all-natural cure that gets credited with a few too many uses.  Powerful for many purposes, neither ingestion or topical application will remove Xanthelasma plaques.  Positive claims on the Internet probably misdiagnose another condition for Xanthelasma.

Initial Effectiveness        Castor oil will not remove Xanthelasma plaques, applied topically or ingested.

Scarring Potential            Consistent topical treatment can lead to scarring.

Long-Term Viability        Castor oil is not a viable Xanthelasma removal treatment.

Cost                                       Castor oil is inexpensive, but “give it a try” at your own risk.

Pain                                       Not only can you damage the skin, but you could get it in your eye (ouch!).

Convenience                     Topical application and ingestion are both simple enough, though ineffective.

Learn More About Treating Xanthelasma with Castor Oil

Removal Creams

Properly formulated Xanthelasma removal creams are the best solution for most people.  A relatively new product, these creams are typically affordable, easy-to-apply, and highly effective, especially when custom-made.  Already here, this is the future of Xanthelasma treatment.

Initial Effectiveness        Well-formulated creams or gels easily remove Xanthelasma plaques.

Scarring Potential            Properly formulated creams do not leave scars.

Long-Term Viability        Though Xanthelasma may return, treatment never loses effectiveness.

Cost                                       $160-$500

Pain                                       As long as instructions are followed properly, there is no pain.

Convenience                     This is easily one of the least obtrusive Xanthelasma treatment options.

Learn More about Xanthelasma Removal Creams

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are essentially skin-sanding procedures that remove the top few layers of skin.  While it will (forcefully) remove your Xanthelasma, it is likely to come back with a vengeance.  It is considered an outdated treatment method.

Initial Effectiveness:       Dermabrasion will remove Xanthelasma plaques.

Scarring Potential:           Can result in scarring as well as hyper-pigmentation and hypo-pigmentation.

Long-Term Viability:       Xanthelasma will almost inevitably return, over a larger area.

Cost:                                      $1000 or more.

Pain:                                      Procedure requires anesthetics and some aftercare pain.

Convenience:                    Surgery then you are left to tend with an open wound—on your eyelid and regrowth is more regular and Faster.

Surgery

Surgical Excision is an effective way to tackle Xanthelasma.  However, it is only truly necessary in rare cases.  This option will always be on the table, but is not the best one for the vast majority of Xanthelasma sufferers.

Initial Effectiveness        Surgical excision will remove Xanthelasma.

Scarring Potential            Xanthelasma removal surgery always leaves scars.

Long-Term Viability        Surgery reduces plaque reformation rate, but does not prevent it.

Cost                                       $1000-$2500+

Pain                                       Anesthesia is required for surgery and there will be aftercare pain.

Convenience                     Surgery is rarely convenient.  This one is no exception.

Learn More About Xanthelasma Removal Surgery

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