A 55-year-old female presents with concerns about plaques on both of her eyelids. Which of the following statements is true regarding this patient’s skin condition?

A. These are the least common type of xanthoma

B. Most commonly associated with hyperglycemia

C. Lesions arise asymmetrically

D. Lesions start off as many bumps that grow rapidly

E. Lesions are soft, velvety, yellowish in color (depending on skin tone), flat papules or plaques

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