The term “syringoma” refers to a harmless sweat duct benign growth. Usually, these benign lesions are found in clusters on the eyelids; however, they can appear on different body sites, such as the upper chest, under the armpits, or elsewhere on the face. 

Syringoma looks like a yellowish or skin-coloured firm rounded bump. The diameter of each bump varies from one to three millimetres.

Syringomas typically appear during adolescent years and have a higher prevalence in women than in men. Usually, there is a family history of syringomas.

Eruptive syringomas usually arise in adult life in a cluster of lesions that affect the lower abdomen or chest.

Syringomas can often be confused with xanthelasma (deposits of cholesterol found on eyelids), basal cell skin cancer, or trichoepitheliomas.

A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Under the microscope, syringoma appears as small ducts with comma-like tails, which looks very similar to having tadpoles in the skin.

Syringomas can be removed with laser or electrosurgery. Both of these procedures are immensely successful; however, small scars can remain visible. In cases of reoccurrence, these procedures can be repeated.  

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