Cutaneous fibropapillomas, are small, benign skin growths that usually appear in areas where there is frequent rubbing or friction, such as the neck, armpits, eyelids, groin, or under the breasts.
WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
Typically, these small lumps are:
- Soft to the touch
- Same color as the skin or slightly darker
- Rounded or elongated in shape
- Painless, although they can become irritated by rubbing
- In most cases, fibropapillomas are small in size, although some can grow to a few millimeters in length.
These growths are noncancerous and generally pose no health risk. However, if one changes color, bleeds, or grows rapidly, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
WHY DO THEY APPEAR?
There is no known single cause, but several factors may influence its appearance:
- Constant friction on the skin
- Genetic factors
- Hormonal changes
- Overweight or obesity
- Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance
- In some people, fibropapillomas tend to appear more frequently as they age.
CAN THEY BE DELETED?
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