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Find your community on the free RareGuru App.Syringomas are firm yellowish, translucent, or skin colored papules that are often found on the face, particularly around the eyes, but may also appear elsewhere on the face, in the armpits, umbilicus, upper chest, and genitalia. They arise from the sweat ducts and may occur suddenly in crops or multiples. There are 4 types of syringoma: a localized form, a form associated with Down syndrome, a generalized form that encompases multiple and eruptive syringomas, and a familial form. Syringomas are usually asymptomatic; However, rarely, individuals can experience extreme itching (pruritus), especially while sweating. They are found more commonly in Caucasians, and in females at puberty or near middle-age. Syringomas may be treated surgically using different methods such as high frequency electric current (electrosurgery) or laser.
Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
A few case reports of syringoma clustering in families have been reported in the medical literature. In these particular families, autosomal dominant inheritance is plausible. However, little is currently known regarding the genetics of syringoma.
Last updated on 05-01-20
People with syringomas have a variety of surgical treatment options, including high frequency electric current (electrosurgery) and laser surgery. As individuals with syringoma usually do not have symptoms, treatment is typically considered cosmetic. The goal of treatment is to destroy the tumor with little to no scarring or recurrence; however, syringomas may be located deep within the skin (dermis), therefore complete removal is often difficult and recurrence is common.
Last updated on 05-01-20
An image of syringoma is available on the Visual Dx Health Web site. Click on Visual Dx Health to view the image.
Last updated on 04-27-20
The American Academy of Dermatology has an online tool that can help you find your nearest dermatologist. Click on the link above to access this tool.
Last updated on 04-27-20
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