Skin around eyes

[Garytv]

on the skin under both eyes I have a small white blotch area (say 4mm odd shape) looks like something under the skin, is it an infection or an indicator of other health issues. It is not irritable and I am very healthy generally. It has appeared over the last 6-8 months.

Thanks

[Garytv]

Thanks very much, it gives me some direction to talk to my doctor.

Very much appreciated
Gary

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be xanthelesma. It is a sharply demarcated yellowish collection of cholesterol underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids. Xanthelasmata can be removed with a trichloroacetic acid peel, surgery, lasers or cryotherapy.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.