Metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia in xanthelasma palpebrarum and associated risk-2 factors-A case-control study.

Xanthelasma palpebrarum patients are more prone to develop MetS and dyslipidemia and need evaluation, despite being a primarily cosmetic concern. Extensive disease and bilateral ocular involvement are significant risk factors. Adequate counseling and healthy life-style measures are crucial to minimize systemic complications.