👉 Xanthomas, also known as pigmented macules, are a common skin condition that occurs in the skin and can be either benign or malignant. They typically appear on the scalp, face, neck, ears, lips, and other areas where they are exposed to sunlight. The appearance of xanthomas is often due to an overproduction of melanin, which is a pigment produced by the skin cells. In some cases, this production can be suppressed by certain factors such as stress or exposure