Most xanthomas are formed due to a disorder of lipid metabolism in the body, and the most common type of xanthoma is lipid metabolism-related xanthoma. Treatment of xanthomas may include surgical removal, freezing, and laser removal.
Xanthomas are characterized by yellow or brownish-red papules, plaques, and nodules on the skin. Xanthomas can be treated with cryotherapy, which consists of applying a cotton swab dipped in liquid nitrogen under mild pressure to the surface of the xanthoma lesion for a period of 10 to 20 seconds, depending on the thickness of the tumor and the size of the lesion.
Care should be taken that the freezing contact does not extend beyond the tumor, and re-freezing is often necessary after rewarming. After cryotherapy, there may be local discomfort such as a burning sensation, and care should be taken to avoid contact with water for 3 days.
Yellow tumors should go to the hospital in time, do not take measures to treat on your own, so as not to cause adverse reactions.