The medical term used for these small lumps is palpebral xanthelasma , referring to small benign located around the eyelids.
Although they do not represent a serious problem, the mere fact of having them in our face represents discomfort for some people by their unsightly forms. It is often confused with pus or dirt, but is actually a deposit of “fat” or cholesterol.
Its onset may be a symptom of accumulation of LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol, but it also relates to genetic causes, problems with the liver or diabetes. Consulting with the doctor will always be the most advisable solution to know how to treat the symptoms; However, it is known of various home remedies with which they can be treated with enough success.
How to treat xanthelasmas naturally
1. Garlic
Once stripped, rub the area of your eyelids where the xanthelasmas are. The burning sensation is natural. Perform this process for a few days until it disappears.
2. Castor oil
Effective on freshly formed xanthelasmas. The application is simple, as soon as you notice that the bumps appear, apply it in the affected area aided with a cotton.
3. Onions
After chopping half an onion and squeezing it, add a little salt to the juice, and let it sit for two hours. Finally apply it in the area of the xantelasmas at night before bed, as long as possible, and remove the surplus so that it does not bother you. At dawn, wash your face as you normally do, Taking care that it does not enter your eyes.
4. Banana
peel Like the above remedies, take a peel and cut it into squares, and apply it in the affected area with the inner part of the peel toward the eyelids. So that they do not move, you can secure them with a hypoallergenic bandage or tape.
5.
The application is the same as that of castor oil, moistening on the area affected by the xantelasmas with the help of a cotton and letting it stand for a couple of hours.
6. Low-Cholesterol Foods
If the appearance of xantelasmas is a product of cholesterol rise, one way to combat it is by eating foods low in it and also high in fiber, such as oatmeal, green leafy vegetables such as spinach, legumes, avocados , Citrus fruits, green tea, etc.
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