This is a sign of high cholesterol. Dietitian, member of the National Association of Dietitians Anna Belousova told what evidence of yellowish or grayish plaques under the eyes or on the upper eyelid in people over 40. Discuss
The specialist warned that These plaques indicate high levels of cholesterol in the blood. In turn, high cholesterol levels lead to various dangerous diseases. At the same time, she noted that a visit to a beautician will not replace a visit to a doctor for a health check.
Belousova recommended regular medical examinations and taking, in particular, a blood test for cholesterol. This is an inexpensive and fairly simple procedure – the result can be obtained the next day.
“In people over 40 years old, small yellowish or grayish plaques may form under the eyes or on the upper eyelids. The first thing to do in such a situation is to take an analysis for the level of cholesterol in the blood, because it can be fatty cholesterol plaques, ”the doctor emphasized.
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