Syringoma

A benign ( non-cancerous ) skin tumor that derives
from eccrine cells, specialized cells that are related to sweat
glands. The skin lesions usually appear during puberty or adult life,
and consist of small bumps one to three millimeters in diameter that
form underneath the surface of the skin. The most frequent site is
the eyelids and around the eyes, but other areas of the body can also
be affected. There may be only one or a few lesions in a localized
area, or numerous lesions covering a wide area. Syringomas more
frequently affect women and do have an hereditary basis in some, but
not all, cases. They are also associated with Down syndrome, Marfan
syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Treatment of syringomas can
be a problem, depending on their number and location. One method that
seems to be effective and creates minimal scarring is the use of a
hair removal electric needle; another promising technique uses a CO2
laser.





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