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Symptoms of high cholesterol apparently can also be seen from face to toe. Here are some symptoms that can be observed as an early warning of the potential for high cholesterol to occur in our bodies.
Reported detikHealth, people with high cholesterol or high triglycerides are called hyperlipidemia. Symptoms of this condition are usually visible on the face.
For example, some people with hyperlipidemia may experience a yellowish spot or lump that is painless and tender or hard on the eyelid.
Researchers say that high cholesterol levels are also triggered by inflammation or dermatological inflammation, such as lichen planus and psoriasis. High cholesterol may also be marked by symptoms of a gray ring in the eye called the corneal arcus. These symptoms usually appear in those who have a family history of high cholesterol.
But still, the single most accurate way to know someone has high cholesterol levels is through a blood test and lipid panel. The following are symptoms that appear related to high cholesterol, quoted from WebMD:
Signs of High Cholesterol Visible from Face to Feet:
1. Skin Lesions
The presence of skin lesions that are hard and look like wax needs to be watched out for because they can be triggered by cholesterol buildup, causing cholesterol deposits under the surface of the skin. They can appear as small lumps, nodules, or even benign tumors that get bigger over time.
This condition is also called zanthomas, areas of bumps appear on the upper and lower eyelids or in the corner of the eye. Even so, not everyone with high cholesterol experiences it.
2. Grayish Ring on the Cornea of the Eye
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the corneal arch can indicate very high cholesterol. The corneal arc is the grayish-white ring that is around the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the transparent part that covers the iris and pupil.
Most people who experience this condition have a genetic history of high cholesterol.
3. Purple Bumps
The 2020 study analyzed 148 people with high cholesterol. The most common symptom is a shiny, purple, red bump that may itch.
Lumps can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, but are most likely to appear on the wrists, arms, back, and ankles.
If it is in the mouth, a person may see lacy white patches of tiny dots on the tongue or inside the cheeks. A person may feel a burning sensation in the mouth.
4. Scaly Skin
Psoriasis can also be triggered by high cholesterol, an immune system disorder that causes thick, scaly patches on the skin. These symptoms occur on the scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back, but can also occur on the face.
On lighter skin, the bumps may appear pink or red. On darker skin, psoriasis patches may be darker or purplish in color.
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