Seeking Treatment for Xanthomas on Eyelids - #44910

HELLO MA ,

Xanthelasma (yellow cholesterol deposits around the eyelids) happens when cholesterol gets deposited in the skin under the thin eyelid area. Even if blood cholesterol is normal, the skin can still store fat.

👉 It is NOT a skin disease — it is a metabolic issue. 👉 And it does NOT go away permanently with chemical peels or creams. 👉 Ayurveda also does NOT have any guaranteed cure to remove xanthelasma that already exists.

But Ayurveda can help with:

slowing down growth preventing new patches balancing cholesterol metabolism improving skin health

However, existing patches usually require dermatology procedures: laser / RF / surgical excision if removal is needed.

I want to be fully honest so you are not misled.

💛 If you want to manage it with Ayurveda:

These medicines help with lipid metabolism and fat deposits, but cannot melt existing xanthelasma.

Internal Medicines (Ayurvedic)

Start with Ama Pachana to correct metabolism first:

1️⃣ Amapachana Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food for 7 days

Then continue the below for 2–3 months:

2️⃣ Guggulutiktam Kashayam – 15 ml with equal water, twice daily before food 3️⃣ Punarnavadi Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food 4️⃣ Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals

These support liver, cholesterol metabolism, and reduce tendency for fatty deposits.

💛 Investigations you SHOULD do (very important)

Because xanthelasma is a metabolic sign: Lipid Profile (total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides) Liver Function Test Thyroid Profile (TSH, T3, T4) Fasting blood sugar

Sometimes thyroid or insulin imbalance causes fat deposition around eyes.

💛 Practical Advice Reduce fried foods, bakery items, excess ghee, red meat Increase green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd Include warm water, garlic, flax seeds Avoid late-night dinners

💛 You have not done anything wrong. Xanthelasma is common, especially in women around your age. Ayurveda can help control the internal tendency, but the patches already formed usually need cosmetic removal if you want them gone completely. With regular internal medicines, clean diet, and metabolic balance, you can stop new ones from forming.

WARM REGARDS., DR.KARTHIKA A

Hello Thank​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you for sharing your worry. I totally get it and I know how irking and visually displeasing xanthelasma can be, particularly when it is around the eyes and is even unresponsive to treatments like a chemical peel. Kindly do not be concerned.

We will certainly help with their reduction and also keep new deposits at bay with a proper internal approach, diet change, and mild Ayurvedic therapies. Step by step, I will be there to assist you.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION (For 3 months)

Start your treatment with mild but lipid-correcting herbs that are also effective:

1 Punarnava Mandur – 2 tablets after lunch and dinner Eliminates swelling, increases fat metabolism.

2.Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily Balances Pitta and enhances metabolism.

3. Triphala Guggulu – 1 tablet at night Works on fatty deposits and opens the channels.

4 Manjistha Kashayam – 10 ml twice daily with hot water Detoxifies blood and gets rid of yellowish plaques.

✅ EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1Castor oil + Turmeric paste (very thin layer) Just apply on the deposit area, do not work around eyes.Reduces the thickness of the plaques and softens them.

2. Warm aloe vera gel rubbing (2–3 minutes) Helps circulation locally around the eyelids.

✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE

First of all, xanthelasma is highly dependent on lipid metabolism, so diet correction is a must.

👉Things to Eat Warm water with 1 tsp flaxseed daily Green leafy vegetables Barley, millets Garlic in the food Lauki, torai, spinach Soaked almonds (5) Turmeric + black pepper milk Fresh fruits (papaya, apple)

❌Things Not to Eat Fried food Red meat Butter, cheese, cream Bakery food Egg yolks Refined sugar Late-night eating Cold water after meals

✅ LIFESTYLE MEASURE

Walking briskly for 30 minutes 5–7 rounds of Surya Namaskar Anulom-Vilom pranayama Avoid sleeping right after meals Keep your weight at a healthy level

✅ HOME REMEDIES

👉 Warm Garlic Water One crushed garlic is boiled in one glass of water → drink warm. Supports fat metabolism.

👉 Alsi (Flaxseed) Powder – 1 tsp daily It naturally lowers cholesterol.

👉Apple cider vinegar – 1 tsp in warm water empty stomach Helps the digestive process and is able to break down fat deposits.

I want you to understand that xanthelasma is very receptive when the internal metabolism is fixed.

With consistent Ayurvedic medicines, easy dietary changes, and local applications, you are able to expect: The yellow soft plaques will be reduced The prevention of new deposits Eyelids will be more clear and healthy Lipid balance will be better

You are still very young (36 years), and this can be managed effectively and safe

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌

Triphala + Warm Water at night

½ tsp powder or 2 tablets Helps metabolism & slow-fat clearing.

Internal Medicines 1 Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tab morning + 2 tab night after food 2 Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tab morning + 1 tab night after food 3 Manjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach 4 Triphala Guggulu – 2 tab morning + 2 tab night after food 5 Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water

Local Application on Eyelids (very gentle) 1 Night only (after cleaning face): Mix Jatyadi Ghrita + Kumkumadi Tailam (1:1) → apply very thin layer on deposits with earbud → leave overnight 2 Morning: wash with lukewarm water + rose water cotton

Diet (must follow) Give daily: pomegranate 1, beetroot juice 100 ml, 1 tsp flaxseed powder

Avoid completely: cheese, butter, ghee in excess, red meat, egg yolk, bakery, fried food, late dinner

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Xanthalesma is just a fat deposition under eyelids you can start on Triphala guggulu 1 tab twice daily after food with warm water Amla juice 10 ml daily

1.Kanchanar Guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Punarnavarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Triphala churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 4.Tab.Liposem 2 tab twice daily with water after meals

Topical and external remedies—

Turmeric and honey paste: Mix turmeric with honey and apply to the affected area for a period before bathing.

Onion juice: Applying onion juice topically is a recommended home remedy, but it’s important to be cautious and not leave it on for too long, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Kumkumadi oil: A paste can be made by mixing a few drops of Kumkumadi oil with turmeric and aloe vera cream and applying it to the affected area.

Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations: Dietary Adjustments - Reduce fried, oily, and processed foods. - Favor warm, freshly cooked meals with whole grains, green leafy vegetables, and legumes. - Include garlic, turmeric, and fenugreek seeds in cooking for cholesterol control.

Daily Routine - Drink warm water throughout the day to aid metabolism. - Practice Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom pranayama for lipid balance and circulation. - Gentle yoga: Sarvangasana and Matsyasana stimulate thyroid and lipid metabolism.

You need to control cholesterol levels with medicine, so new xanthelasma does not develop. Existing xanthelasma can be removed with Agnikarma by experienced ayurvedic doctor in Agnikarma. Taking any medication for removal will not be so effective.

The main goal here is to treat the uncontrolled lipids in your body. Change cooking oil use only desi cow ghee 2 tsp for cookiy. Take these medicines 1. Lashunadi tab 2BD BF 2. Arogyavardhini tab 2BD AF 3. Triphala guggul 2BD A F Take these for 1 month you will see results. Dr Akshay negi MD PANCHAKARMA

Take triphala ghurth at 5 ml motion empty stomach Take triphLa 2 tab at night

In Ayurveda, xanthelasma may indicate an imbalance, often influenced by increased kapha dosha and ama (toxins) accumulation. It’s important to address the root causes such as lipid metabolism, diet, and daily routine. Here’s a plan you might consider:

1. Diet and Lifestyle: Focus on a kapha-pacifying diet, which means reducing heavy, oily, and fatty foods while increasing warm, light, and dry foods. Opt for meals high in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, while avoiding dairy and fried foods. Incorporate spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander in your meals which help improving digestion and reducing ama.

2. Herbs and Formulations: Guggulu is particularly beneficial for its cholesterol-lowering properties. You can incorporate formulations like Triphala Guggulu, which aids in detoxification and supports healthy cholesterol levels. Another helpful herbal mix would be Arjuna, known for supporting heart health and lipid metabolism.

3. Exercise and Breathing: Regular physical activity such as brisk walking or yoga can stimulate the circulatory system and help balance the doshas. Pranayama or breath control exercises, specifically Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom, are excellent for balancing kapha and enhancing metabolism.

4. Detoxify with Panchakarma: If you’re open to treatments, Panchakarma, the classical Ayurvedic detoxification process, can help eliminate excess kapha and ama. Virechana (therapeutic purgation) could be a suitable option under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.

5. Topical Applications: Though you’ve tried chemical peels, you might consider gentle herbal alternatives. Applying a paste made of turmeric and sandalwood externally can be soothing and help diminish minor skin issues over time, but always patch-test first.

If these deposits persist, it would be crucial to consult with a healthcare provider to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors and monitor cholesterol levels. Making these lifestyle adjustments can often take time to show results, so patience and consistency are key.

HELLO,

You have Xanthelasma, which means yellowish cholestrol deposition the eyelids. The may look like small, soft, flat to slightly raised patches

WHAT CAUSES THEM? -Your body has difficulty handling fats/lipids properly -even if your blood reports are only mildly abnormal or sometimes normal, the fat metabolism in the tissues may still be imbalanced -genetics also play a role -they do not usually cause pain but can grow over time

WHY DO THEY APPEAR ON EYELIDS? The skin of the eyelids is -very thin -rich in blood supply -has delicate lipid handling cells So when fat metabolism is disturbed, deposits occur easily here

In Ayurveda, Xantheelasma is linked to

A) MEDO DUSHTI Medas refers to fat tissues, when it becomes -excess -poorly metabolized -stagnant It creates deposits under the skin

B) KAPHA AND PITTA IMBALANCE -Kapha= heaviness, fat accumulation, sluggish metabolism -Pitta= heat, inflammation, impaired liver function When both disturb together, cholestrol-like deposits form

C) SLOW METABOLISM Your digestive metabolic fire becomes weak-> food is not digested full-> turns into ama (toxic residue)-> blocks microchannels-> fat collects in small areas (eyelids)

D) SROTORODHA (blockage of channels) These blockages cause accumulation of lipids in the area So treatment aims to - clean accumulated toxins -strengthen metabolism -improve liver function -balance fat tissue -prevent reccurence

TREATMENT GOALS -normalize fat metabolism -reduce kapha and pitta -enhance digestion and liver function -clear toxins and improve Chanel flow - reduces existing deposits and prevent future ones -support overal cholesterol health

INTERNAL MANAGEMENT

A) DEEPPANA PACHANA

1) TRIKATU CHURNA = 1/2 tsp after meals with warm water for 6 weeks =improves digestion, burns ama, supports lipid breakdown

2) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 2 months =supports liver, reduces water retention, aids metabolism

B) MEDOHARA FAT BALANCIG FORMULATIONS

1) MEDOHARA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =classical ayurveda medicine for fat metabolism, channels cleansing

2) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 2 months =detox, supports metabolism, mild anti inflammatory

3) SHILAJIT CAPSULE= 1 cap daily In morning for 6 weeks =strong metabolic booster, improves fat breakdown

C) LIVER SUPPORTIVE MEDIICNES

1) KUTKI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water after breakfast for 6 weeks =strong liver and pitta balancing herb, regulates cholestrol

2) BHUMI AMLA CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after meal =liver cleaner and supporter

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1) HERBAL PASTE APPLICATION Gentle application of herbs to reduce pitta-kapha in the eyelid skin

DONE VERY CAREFULLY -Manjistha + rose water paste -lodhra + honey -nimba powder + aloe vera gel =helps reduce local inflammation, shrinks fatty deposits slowly

LEKHANA KARMA (MILD SCRAPING THERAPIES) Used by experienced practitioners only Not rubbed harshly- mild application to mobilise stagnant fat

NASYA= instil 2 drops of Yashtimadhu ghrita in each nostril daily morning =improves microcirculation of face and eyes

DIET -warm lemon water every morning -bitter vegetables= methi, karela, neem leaves, drumstick leaves -garlic 1 small crushed clove daily if tolerated -turmeric + black pepper in meals -flaxseed 1 tsp daily -barley, millets -whole grains -amla juice or fresh amla -light meals= khichdi, vegetabes soups -green leafy vegetables -herbal tea ginger, cinnamon, trikatu (mild), coriandr

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -eat light, warm food -avoid sleeping during daytime -keep dinner early -reduce stress -walk daily for 30-45 minutes -maintain consistent sleep cycle

AVOID -excess screen time -excess makeup on eyelids -rubbing eyes -overeating -sugary drinks

YOGA ASANAS -suryanamaskar -trikonasana -ardha matsyendrasana -bhujangasana -paschimottanasana -dhanurasana =All improve digestion and liver function

PRANAYAM -kapalbhati -bhastrika -anulom vilom -bhramari These improve oxygen flow, metabolism, and reduce stress

HOME REMEDIES -Amla+turmeric daily= with warm water =improves liver and cholestrol balance

-Garlic in the morning= curshed 1 small clove- reduces LDL natrually

-Warm water throughout the day =improves metabolism and reduces kapha accumulation

Xanthelasma is not harmful , but it reflects a deeper metabolic imbalance, Ayurveda gives a holistic approach -correct the digestion -clean the channels -improve liver function -balances fats natrually -prevent recurrnce

External treatment may lighten patches, but long term improvement requires internal correction and lifestyle changes

With consistent Ayurvedic treatment, man patients see -slowing of growth -softening of deposit -reduction in size -prevention of recurrence

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA