Other less common types of Xanthomas: Eruptive Xanthomas

Eruptive xanthomas often present as multiple yellowish, firm, itchy bumps on the skin. The photo above belongs to one of our patients who presented for a new “skin rash.". After a thorough evaluation by our dermatologist, including a small skin biopsy and blood tests, the diagnosis was confirmed as eruptive xanthomas. Patients with this rash commonly have high triglyceride levels, which may be due to a primary or secondary cause.