These signs of high cholesterol can be seen on the face and eyes, may have to be ignored
Samira Vishwas May 03, 2025 07:24 PM

High cholesterol is a 'silent killer' – its symptoms do not appear directly, but its effect can be fatal.
When bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides increase in the body, it accumulates fat in blood vessels, which can stop blood flow and cause serious problems such as heart attack or stroke.

However, there are some external signs that can appear on your face and eyes and indicate growing cholesterol in the body.

🧿 5 signs of high cholesterol that appear on the face and eyes
1. Yellow spots on eyelids (xanthelasma)
If yellow or golden colored flat spots are visible on your eyelids, it can be Zanthilasma. These spots are formed by cholesterol deposition and can be signs of high blood cholesterol.

2. White or gray ring around the cornea (Arcus Senilis)
White, gray or blue ring on the side of the eye pupils can be a sign of high cholesterol, especially in people under the age of 45.

3. Skin Pigmentation on Facial (Xanthoderma)
The face or eyes near the skin yellowing or light spots – these can be symptoms of hyperlipidemia, which indicate the presence of excessive lipids (fat) in the blood.

4. Small rash on the face (xanthomas)
These small yellow bulges can occur near the cheeks, eyelids or eyes. This is due to cholesterol freezing under the skin. Usually they do not cause pain, but their appearance is a sign of internal problem in the body.

5. Color changes in the cornea of ​​the eyes
Unusual changes on the color or edge of the cornea – such as mild blur or ring -like shape – can be caused by the freezing of cholesterol. It can be dangerous to ignore it.

⚠ What to do?
Change lifestyle: Take more fiber, low fat food.

Make exercise a daily habit.

Get lipid profile tests done from time to time.

If you see such changes on the eyes or face, contact the doctor immediately.

It is not necessary to sweat for hours to stay fit, just follow this perfect routine

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