Syringoma are non-contagious flesh coloured elevations of the skin. They are benign tumors of the eccrine sweat glands and mainly appear under the eye. Other common locations of syringoma are forehead, abdomen, cheeks and chest.
Cause
The cause of a lesion is not exactly known but may be hereditary. Syringoma usually develop on a skin type that has an oily complexion. Also commonly found on skins that are often in a moist environment.
Treatment
The tip of a small probe (about the size of an eyelash) is introduced superficially into the skin. A small stinging sensation may be experienced as the syringoma is treated.
Following Your Treatment
Following your treatment you may experience
A slight reddening and / or swelling of the skin in the area
Warmth in the area that has been treated
The appearance of the syringoma may change. It may whiten or flatten before it reduces.
A tiny scab may appear which will eventually fall away naturally