particularly if you have a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease.
Do not attempt to remove these patches at home.
2. Small Fatty Bumps on Your Elbows, Knees, or Hands
Another possible sign of very high cholesterol is the appearance of fatty deposits called xanthomas.
These may look like yellowish or skin-colored bumps beneath the skin. They can develop around the elbows, knees, knuckles, hands, or other areas. Some deposits form in tendons, including the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle.
Xanthomas are uncommon, but
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