What is the ερματοΐνωμα

Alexander Γιατζίδης, M.D.
Very often it happens to appear on the skin, a small lump, in the middle has a white color, is hard and looks like a pimple…
It doesn’t hurt, but because it gives the feeling that something is inside, it is not uncommon for anyone trying to get what it contains, without success. Describing the, many times, it is said by the person who has that came out when he was stung by something, it came out when pinned to the nose of a pencil, entered a thorn, etc.. Usually when there is, there’s more.
The δερματοΐνωμα or fibrin ιστιοκύτωμα is a common benign fibrous skin lesion due to non-καρκινωματώδη development of ιστιοκυττάρων of the skin.
These are generally a solitary round or oval, καστανέρυθρη or sometimes yellowish papule or nodule with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The clearly described nodule is best perceived by palpation than with the overview.
The cause of the δερματοινώματος – benign fibrous ιστιοκυτώματος is unknown and is debatable if it is a benign neoplasm or a process of reaction of the organism to some stimulus
It is quite common for there to be enough δερματοινώματα in a person. Occurs in the extremities – feet or hands mainly in women in a ratio of 4:1. It can also show up a lot in the space of a few months in situations when illnesses or treatments that cause immunosuppression.
The symptoms of δερματοινώματος is:
• Usually reddish-brown in color
• Color may change over time
• It appears most often in the legs, but can also occur in the arms or torso
• Small size (3-10 mm)
• Very stable to the touch
• Occasionally it may be expressed itching, or tenderness to the touch
• Lump in the skin that may bleed if damaged (e.g., a shave).
The most large lesions may experience sudden lifting of limits so as to form a εξωφυτικό volume on arrested base. Can be flat velvety or may exhibit scalloping. The most tough lesions may be firmly attached to the overlying skin which may be thinner due to pressure or even with a slot that is formed on top of the nodule from a deep-drawing.
Sometimes especially the most dark-colored can create concern for possible melanoma. So it’s best to see a doctor.
Rarely causes discomfort and usually creates aesthetic problems, especially when the presence is detected for a long period of time. The assurance that this is a benign skin lesion is usually enough for dealing with it.
The lesions are usually asymptomatic and require no treatment. When their presence is detected for a long period of time creates problems of aesthetic nature which can be treated surgically. Also removal and biopsy of the area may be required in cases where a need for confirmation of the diagnosis. Often after the removal reappears.
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