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Eruptive xanthoma
The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They may appear on the hands, feet, arms, legs and buttocks. The papules may be pruritic (itchy). Eruptive xanthoma is due to high…
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