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What Causes Xanthelasma When Suffering From Lupus?
six months ago I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant following a stroke. I was prescribed warfarin and also atorvastatin as a prevention for another stoke, even tho my cholesterol was good in the tests. I have recently developed xanthelasma , do you think this is connected. should I be concerned about underling problems. thanx for your help Rae
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Dear Madam,
WELL IT IS A COSMETIC ISSUE AS FAR AS XANTHELESMAS ARE CONCERNED AND REST YOU SHOULD TAKE STATIN TO CONTROL THE DYSLIPIDEMIA .
Dr. Shruti
WELL IT IS A COSMETIC ISSUE AS FAR AS XANTHELESMAS ARE CONCERNED AND REST YOU SHOULD TAKE STATIN TO CONTROL THE DYSLIPIDEMIA .
Dr. Shruti
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