Dermatofibromas are usually very firm to hard to the touch. They are most frequent on the arms and legs but can occur anywhere. Dermatofibromas are benign, usually very firm to hard skin lesions that do not resolve over time. This image displays a dome-shaped, firm, slightly pink dermatofibroma. Dermatofibromas can be raised or sunken.
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Dermatofibromas are usually very firm to hard to the touch. They are most frequent on the arms and legs but can occur anywhere.
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A dermatofibroma is a common growth on the skin that has no known cause. Dermatofibromas can be found anywhere on the body, but they most often develop on the extremities, with the lower legs being the most common place to find them. They are usually round, brownish to red-purple, and feel like hard lumps under the skin. While dermatofibromas are usually painless, there can be some itching or tenderness to touch.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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