Gavini Pediatrics - Dermatofibroma

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Dermatofibroma What is a Dermatofibroma Dermatofibromas are non-cancerous hard, rounded bumps that may appear in a variety of colors, usually brownish to tan. These bumps are typically found on the legs and sometimes arms. They can grow up to about 1 cm in diameter. The skin growth is mostly consist of fibrous tissue.Although typical dermatofibromas cause little or no discomfort, itching and tenderness can occur. Some physicians believe dermatofibromas form as a reaction to previous injuries such as insect bites or thorn pricks.
Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of a dermatofibromas may include: They are usually found on the lower legs, but may appear on the arms or trunk Occasionally itchy or sensitive when touched The red, pink, purplish, gray or brown patches may be seen on the affected area of skin. The color may change over time It is usually painless but may be tender, painful or itchy Dermatofibromas can occur at any age, and they occur more frequently in women than in men. Usually dermatofibromas appear alone, but sometimes there may be several.
Causes Injury: A minor injury to the skin such as a prick from a thorn, may lead to the dermatofibroma. Dermatofibroma, can be produced by an insect bite. Sex: Women are more likely to develop this condition than men
Treatment CyroPen: This is the state-of-the-art treatment modality that freezes the lesion to -130F. The rods in the Helium cooled devise come in various diameters to suit various lesion sizes. The Cryopen rod is applied to the lesion 10 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness and toughness of the lesion. The freezing will cause a blister which may last for 3 to 5 days before it scabs. The scab will fall off within 2 weeks. This skin area will remain light colored for a few months and would completely disappear, leaving no scars or discoloration. CryoPen Advantages are: No contact with dangerous cryogenic gases or liquids No need for Anesthesia, no pain and healing without scarring Simple, safe, economical and effective treatment

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics

26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200

www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com

Dermatofibroma

Dermatofibroma on the ankle

Dermatofibroma

What is a Dermatofibroma

Dermatofibromas are non-cancerous hard, rounded bumps that may appear in a variety of colors, usually brownish to tan. These bumps are typically found on the legs and sometimes arms. They can grow up to about 1 cm in diameter. The skin growth is mostly consist of fibrous tissue.Although typical dermatofibromas cause little or no discomfort, itching and tenderness can occur. Some physicians believe dermatofibromas form as a reaction to previous injuries such as insect bites or thorn pricks.

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of a dermatofibromas may include:

They are usually found on the lower legs, but may appear on the arms or trunk
Occasionally itchy or sensitive when touched
The red, pink, purplish, gray or brown patches may be seen on the affected area of skin. The color may change over time
It is usually painless but may be tender, painful or itchy
Dermatofibromas can occur at any age, and they occur more frequently in women than in men.
Usually dermatofibromas appear alone, but sometimes there may be several.

Causes

Injury: A minor injury to the skin such as a prick from a thorn, may lead to the dermatofibroma.
Dermatofibroma, can be produced by an insect bite.
Sex: Women are more likely to develop this condition than men

Treatment

CyroPen: This is the state-of-the-art treatment modality that freezes the lesion to -130F. The rods in the Helium cooled devise come in various diameters to suit various lesion sizes. The Cryopen rod is applied to the lesion 10 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness and toughness of the lesion. The freezing will cause a blister which may last for 3 to 5 days before it scabs. The scab will fall off within 2 weeks. This skin area will remain light colored for a few months and would completely disappear, leaving no scars or discoloration. CryoPen Advantages are:

No contact with dangerous cryogenic gases or liquids
No need for Anesthesia, no pain and healing without scarring
Simple, safe, economical and effective treatment