What is syringoma?

Syringoma is a non-cancerous (benign) lump, usually found on the upper cheeks and lower eyelids. Syringomas are caused by the overgrowth of cells from sweat glands (eccrine glands).

How do members experience syringoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with syringoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for syringoma*

Who has syringoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 3
40s 2
50s 2
60s 4
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 10