Xanthelasma:
-Comes from Greek: xanthos (yellow) and elasma (beaten metal plate).
-Was described by Addison and Gall in 1851.
-Is most often located around the eyes, mostly in the inner canthus.
-It is a marker of elevated lipids 50% of the time.
-Treatment includes surgical excision, laser therapy, chemical cautherization, electrodessication and cryotherapy.