Syringomas are benign, skin-colored elevations of the skin typically found around the eyes, including on the eyelids. Typical to syringomas, this image displays multiple skin-colored, firm, small lesions. These benign lesions typically appear near the eyelids, but they can occur lower on the face or even the trunk of the body. This image displays the classic elevations of the skin typical of syringomas. This image displays syringomas on the neck. This image displays syringomas on the forehead. This image displays the cobblestone appearance of the skin under the eyes typical of multiple syringomas.
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Picture of Syringoma: Syringomas are benign, skin-colored elevations of the skin typically found around the eyes, including on the eyelids. Divider line
Syringomas are benign, skin-colored elevations of the skin typically found around the eyes, including on the eyelids.
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Who's At Risk
Syringomas can appear at any age, though they usually occur after puberty. Syringomas can develop in people of any race and of either gender, though females are more commonly affected.

Syringomas sometimes run in families. Up to 18% of people with Down syndrome have syringomas. People with diabetes mellitus are more likely to have a type known as clear cell syringomas.

A less common condition, eruptive syringomas, is more commonly seen in people with darker skin.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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