Soft fibroma, also known as acrochordons or molluscum nevus, is a small mass that appears on the skin, most often on the neck, armpit, and groin. Its size varies between 2 and 5 mm in diameter, and does not cause symptoms and is most often benign.
The appearance of soft fibroma does not have a well-established cause. Still, it is believed that its appearance is related to genetic factors and insulin resistance. And it can be seen, most of the time, in diabetics and patients with metabolic syndrome.
Fibroids can have the same skin tone or be a little darker and have a uniform diameter. That is, they can increase over time according to the person’s conditions. That is, the greater the insulin resistance, the greater the tendency for fibroma to grow.
Fibroids can have the same skin tone or be a little darker and have a uniform diameter. That is, they can increase over time according to the person’s conditions. That is, the greater the insulin resistance, the greater the tendency for fibroma to grow.
Causes Of Soft Fibroma
The cause of the appearance of soft fibroma is unknown. However, it is believed that the appearance of these lesions is related to genetic and family factors. Besides, some studies demonstrate the relationship between the appearance of soft fibroids, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Soft fibroids tend to appear more frequently in people over 30 years of age who have a family history of soft fibroma or hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, in addition to a greater chance of development in pregnancy cell carcinoma basal.
These fibroids tend to appear more frequently on the neck, groin, eyelids, and armpit and can grow quickly. When this happens, the dermatologist can recommend its removal and biopsy of the removed fibroma to check for malignant features.
Treatment Procedure
Most of the time, soft fibroids does not pose any risk to the person. It does not cause symptoms and is benign, requiring no specific type of procedure. However, many people complain of fibroma due to aesthetic, going to the dermatologist for removal.
The removal of the soft fibroma is done in the dermatological office itself through several techniques according to the characteristics and location of the fibroids. In the case of small fibroids, the dermatologist may choose to perform a simple excision. In this case, the dermatologist remove the fibroids with the help of a dermatological instrument.
On the other hand, in the case of large fibroids, it may be necessary to perform a more extensive surgical procedure for the complete removal of the soft fibroma. In these cases, it is important that the person has some care after the procedure. Dermatologists recommend to the patients to take rest and eat foods that promote healing and improve the immune system.