2 signs on the face that indicate a dangerously high cholesterol level

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Extremely high cholesterol will lead to xanthelasma – yellowish-orange growths on the eyelids. Usually painless, it's worth checking if you already have several.

Experts from the Mayo Clinic noted that these skin neoplasms can also appear on other areas of the face. If you notice them, you should get your cholesterol checked right away.

Your doctor may prescribe statins if you develop xanthelasma. Having these growths is a key indicator that you are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Statins work by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body makes. However, without significant lifestyle changes, statins may not do much.

In order to lower cholesterol, the following changes should be made along with medication:

• Eating less fatty foods

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• Stop smoking
• Reduce alcohol consumption

High cholesterol can also be determined by the way a person looks. A visible gray or white arc over the cornea may indicate high cholesterol.

The Mayo Clinic explained that this is called a senile arc, which can eventually become a full-fledged ring around the pigmented part (i.e., the iris) of the eye. Quite common in the elderly, if seen in younger patients under the age of 45, it may be a warning sign of high cholesterol.