Reader Question: I noticed some yellow spots underneath my eyes. When I asked my doctor about them, he said it was cholesterol. Is this unusual?
On Call Response: What you're describing are fatty deposits called xanthomas. They can occur under the eyes, on the eyelids, or in any number of other places on the body (such as on palms, elbows, knees and buttocks). They are relatively common, and are often caused by an inherited cholesterol problem called familial hypercholesterolemia.
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