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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Syringoma  Information for adults

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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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for syringomas include:
  • Upper cheeks
  • Lower eyelids
  • Armpits
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Forehead
  • Genitalia (penis or vulva)
Syringomas typically appear as small (1–3 mm) flesh-colored-to-yellowish bumps. They usually occur in clusters on both sides of the body and in an evenly distributed (symmetrical) fashion.

Eruptive syringomas appear as multiple lesions that all develop at the same time, usually on the chest and abdomen.

Syringomas do not itch or cause pain.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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