Is syringoma related to sweating?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on January 15, 2025
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Syringoma has little to do with sweating. Syringoma, also known as eccrine acrospiroma or eccrine hidrocystoma, is a type of small sweat gland tumor that differentiates towards sweat ducts.

It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. During sweating, due to obstructed sweat flow, the syringoma, or the tumor mass, may increase in size.

If syringoma appears, it may not require treatment. If it is considered cosmetically undesirable, treatment options include using carbon dioxide laser or cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen.

With the occurrence of syringoma, it is advisable to avoid consuming excessively greasy foods and spicy, irritating foods in the diet.

While syringoma is not significantly related to sweating, it is somewhat associated with frequent staying up late and irregular life routines.

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Syringoma and flat warts are two completely different diseases with significant differences. First, syringoma is a type of hamartoma and belongs to tumors, while flat warts are skin diseases caused by viral infections. Secondly, syringomas often appear symmetrically, primarily around the eyes or on the forehead, and are accompanied by itching symptoms. On the other hand, flat warts usually do not have a symmetrical distribution; they are scattered or densely distributed, and generally do not exhibit itching symptoms.

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Why do syringomas keep increasing in number as they grow?

Syringoma, also known as tubular sweat gland adenoma, sudoriferous cystadenoma, or sudoriferous abscess, is a type of adenoma characterized by differentiation of the distal ducts of small sweat glands, forming a benign skin tumor. The exact cause is not clear, but it may be related to genetics. If syringomas become more numerous and grow larger, it may be necessary to consider an association with endocrine dysfunction. Syringomas can occur at any age, but are most common in young women, often worsening during puberty and frequently having a family history. The lesions are particularly prone to appear around the eyelids, especially the lower eyelids. These lesions are dense, flat papules, ranging from several to dozens or even hundreds in number. Typically, the lesions increase in size during the sweaty summer months and shrink during the colder winter months, generally presenting without significant symptoms.

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Will syringoma disappear on its own?

Syringoma is a type of benign tumor that originates from sweat glands, commonly found around the eyes, and predominantly seen in adult women, especially those over 40 years old. Generally, it is asymptomatic. Syringomas do not disappear on their own and require physical treatment methods for removal. This condition does not affect health, but for cosmetic reasons, removal can be accomplished using laser methods. Histopathologically, the distal sweat ducts exhibit tadpole-like changes. It is important to avoid picking or squeezing them, as using medications is ineffective; only physical treatment measures can facilitate their removal.

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How to remove the red marks left by syringoma

The red marks left after the treatment of syringoma are relatively normal, and over time, many marks left after surgery will fade on their own. After surgery, when scabbing and flaking occur, there are usually some marks. Under the guidance of a doctor, one can choose to apply epidermal growth factor gel to the localized skin to promote skin metabolism, reduce pigmentation, and eliminate the red marks. For red marks left after syringoma surgery, in addition to topical medications, one can also alleviate them through dietary means. In terms of diet, consuming more foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E can speed up metabolism, gradually reducing the intensity of the red marks and also maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the localized skin area.