Treatment
Treating xanthoma consists of treating and controlling the underlying health conditions that cause the fatty deposits to develop. Better control of the metabolic disorders that can lead to xanthoma can reduce their occurrence.
Xanthomas may be tender, itchy, and painful. Xanthomas can recur after treatment.
Other treatment options for xanthomas include:
Surgery
Surgery may be used to remove the fatty deposits. However, even after a xanthoma is surgically removed, it can recur.
Laser
Laser surgery with CO2 laser, pulse-dye laser, or Erbium-YAG laser can be performed.
Chemical
Treatment with trichloroacetic acid may also be used to treat xanthomas.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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