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Al-Marsad newspaper: Nutrition experts said that cholesterol is a type of fat that the body needs to build new cells, but high levels lead to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Signs of cholesterol

Experts explained that there are 4 signs that appear on the face that reveal that you have this disease, according to the “Medicalnewstoday” website.

– Xanthelasma: It is a harmless skin condition characterized by the appearance of yellow or white spots on the eyelids or corners of the eyes, but it may be a sign of high harmful cholesterol in the blood.

– Corneal arcus: The corneal arc is a grayish-white ring surrounding the cornea of ​​the eye.

– Lichen planus: a skin disease characterized by the appearance of flat purple sores and a rash, with white spots accompanied by severe, annoying itching.

Psoriasis: It is a chronic skin condition characterized by the appearance of thick, red, scaly patches on the skin. It usually occurs on the face, scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back. This is a sign of very high cholesterol.

Reasons for its rise

Experts revealed the causes of high cholesterol, including:

1. Diet: Eating foods high in saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol levels.

2. Lifestyle: Smoking, stress, lack of physical activity, and drinking excess alcohol increase cholesterol levels.

3. Take certain medications: Some medications that doctors recommend to treat heart disease, cancer, and infections can reduce a person’s high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is often known as “good” cholesterol.

4. Family history: A family history of high blood cholesterol, known as familial hypercholesterolemia, increases a person’s risk of developing this condition.

5. Chronic diseases: People who suffer from certain chronic diseases, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and sleep apnea, are more susceptible to high cholesterol.