What is a Syringoma?

Syringoma is thought to be a benign overgrowth of elements of the skins sweat glands. In real life, these commonly present as small little bumps appearning on the upper cheek or lower eyelid. They can begin at puberty but sometimes seem to increase in appearance with advancing years. They tend to be limited to a small regular size usually 1/8 inch in diameter. They are commonly confused with xanthelasma which present more like small whitish plaque like lesions on the lower eyelid. Although... more

Syrinogmas are relatively common benign growths derived from the eccrine sweat gland ducts. The eccrine sweat glands are the glands which give us the typical watery sweat when we are hot or exercising. Syringomas are fairly common. They usually erupt during adolscence or early adultdhood. They are more common in women. For some reason I see them frequently in Filipino patients. They consist of small bumps ( papules) 1-3 mm in diameter. The most frequent site is the area beneath the... more

Hyfrecation and selective fractional co2 laser works very well in my practice to treat syringomas. I treat all ethnic types with this program and obtain excellent results.