Hi, I have xanthelasma on both my eyelids. During pre-op tests for a gastric band, it was discovered that I had an auto immune liver condition called Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (not alohol related, I hasten to add!). Apparently, xanthelasma is a common symptom of PBC, so I would urge anyone with these marks to ask for a liver function test (simple blood test). The condition mainly affects women and is usually diagnosed over the age of 50.
I had my xanthelasma removed a couple of years ago. It was great for a while, but I am sorry to report that they have come back and are worse than ever. I have also been left with some scarring from the surgery. I am learning to live with them and use a heavy concealer – it's called True Cover – and you can get it on ebay. You can't hide away. You just have to find ways of coping with it and dealing with the unkind comments. Good luck everyone.

hi.. I have these.I have been having them treated with a TCA peel which is an acid that is lightly appplied and they are definitely getting smaller with each peel.

I watched the program,it's taken me this long 2POST.SO many TEARS of feeling A FREAK ON HOW MY EYES LOOK.I WALK ALONG LOOKING AT THE GROUND I NEVER LIFT MY HEAD.I GO HOME AND CRY FOR HOURS I SO WANT TO LOOK AT PEOPLE WHEN THEY TALK WITH ME BUT I CANT ALL THEY SEE 'THE BLOBS'.I KEEP MY READING GLASSES ON ALL THE TIME TO TRY AND HIDE my eyes are now pants,i cant focus anything without them. I've seen my Dr many times about other things,they are so large HOW/WHY DIDNT HE?!! OR BRING IT UP,WHAT DO I DO NOW ?? I DONT WANT TO FEEL A FREAK WALK WITH MY HEAD FACEING THE FLOOR ANYMORE,

i have had these some years now i find they affect my confidence i have tried many diffrent types of make up products and concelers none of these work . i am due to have surgery to have them removed but would rather try to find some type of make up to hide them if i can . im scared of the scars that will be left behind and if they will look worse than they do now .

I to suffer from this and it appears to be getting larger.On the programme Dr Christian said treatment was availiable on the NHS. Not so here im afraid it is treated as cosmetic surgery and will cost me £3800 + privately,also no help with any details about the make up.Help .Teresa Andover Hants

I also suffer from xanthelasmas and would like to know the name of makeup. Thanks

The product used was Dermacolor
Thanks
Ruby

i'm almost 33 and have had this condition for almost 2 years now. it's very depressing.

cryotherapy had minimal effect – it got to a point where it became unbearably painful to continue with it.

the red cross run skin camouflage clinics in various areas – they can show you how to apply discreet cosmetics to reduce the appearance of the marks. the creams and powders will be available on prescription. you will probably need a referral from a GP to access the service but it is worth trying. i'm male, so it isn't really an ideal solution but i'm trying to make the most of it.

i keep hearing that this is a common condition, but i can't think of one other person i've ever met in my life who has the same problem. perhaps they're all just hiding away in their houses, like me.

A friend of mine said that the programme recommended a certain type of make up. Can anyone tell me which it is?

Hi Everyone,
I suffer with this condition as well(on both upper lids), or I should say did suffer, I have had my cholesterol checked which is within normal limits. I have had 3 sittings over the last year of erbium laser treatment – and cannot recommend it enough – it really does work and has significantly reduced them – they're hardly noticeable now. I live in London, and the treatment for both eye lids has cost about £400 in total for 3 sittings. I know there is the risk of them returning – but just wanted to share my experience of erbium laser treatment with everyone who suffers with this.
Good Luck All
Cheers
Chris