Dermatofibromas are harmless round,
red-brownish skin growths that are most commonly found on the arms and legs.
Dermatofibromas contains scar tissue and feel like hard lumps in the skin.
The cause of dermatofibromas is not
known.
What
Are the Symptoms of Dermatofibromas?
The symptoms of dermatofibromas
include:
- A red, brown, or purple growth that can change colors over time
- A growth that is as small as a BB pellet
- Tenderness, pain, and itching; however, growths also can be painless
- A dimple that appears when the growth is pinched
- How Are Dermatofibromas Treated?
In most
cases, there is no need to treat dermatofibromas. However, the growths can be
removed surgically or can be flattened by being frozen with liquid nitrogen.
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