Xanthelasma is a common disfiguring condition, which can be difficult to treat. Various treatments have been reported previously with varying degree of success. We report a simple yet effective technique of excision of the lesions with excellent cosmetic outcome.
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Xanthelasma is a common disfiguring condition, which can be difficult to treat. Various treatments have been reported previously with varying degree of success. We report a simple yet effective technique of excision of the lesions with excellent cosmetic outcome.
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