Syringomas are little bumps that are found on the face and around the eyes, typically under the eyes. They are benign (not life threatening) and produced by the sweat glands.
- Syringomas are skin-colored or yellowish small dermal papules. A papule is a small piece of elevated skin that is solid to the touch and conical in shape.
- Syringomas can be translucent or cystici (cyst-like).
- The surface of Syringomas can be round or flat.
- Syringomas are typically small in size, less than 3mm in diameter.
- Syringomas are distributed on the skin symmetrically and are typically clustered.
- Syringomas are most commonly located in the upper cheeks and lower eyelids.
- Syringomas can also be found on the armpit (axilla), chest, abdomen, penis and vulva.
- Syringomas often occur by chance and there could be hereditary consequences.
- Syringomas can be linked with Downs syndrome. Clear cell syringomas may be associated with diabetes mellitus.
- Eruptive Syringomas have been found to be common among African Americans and Asians.
