Sign of dangerous cholesterol levels revealed

Minor growths on the face, xanthomas, may indicate elevated blood cholesterol levels, according to doctor Katarina Svanberg, Report informs referring to Daily Express.

Unfortunately, the only way of accurately identifying high cholesterol is to have a blood test, according to the article. However, consistently high cholesterol levels can occasionally spill over to the surface.

This often takes the form of Xanthelasma, a ‘sharply demarcated yellowish collection of cholesterol underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids,’ Svanberg added.

Cholesterol can build up in arteries, which, over time, can cause a blockage. Depending on where this happens, it may trigger a stroke or a heart attack.

An active lifestyle and a diet high in unsaturated fats can help lower blood cholesterol levels, the doctor concluded.