Zap syringoma

They are unsightly white, yellowish or skin-colored bumps that usually appear under the eyes. You may think they are small pimples, but they are more stubborn. And they are incurable.

“These are called syringoma, and they most often appear below the eyes, but they can also form anywhere on the face, in the armpits, chest or lower abdomen, or even on the genitalia. They usually start appearing during adolescence and are more common in women than in men,” says Dr. Johanna Borra, resident dermatologist of YSA Skin and Body Experts in Robinsons Metro East.

Syringoma are technically tumors, but Dr. Borra assures that they are harmless and painless.

“They are benign tumors and do not signal cancer or any underlying medical problem. Also, they do not spread like warts,” adds Dr. Borra, who has been with YSA for six years.

While syringoma does not require treatment, people who have them may be irritated as they may be itchy sometimes. And of course, they are not good to look at.

Unfortunately, Dr. Borra says there is no prevention for syringoma and there is no cure either. But your trusted dermatologist can remove them through a clinically safe and effective procedure.

“I tried squeezing, steaming, creams, natural treatments, and even warts remover to make them go away. But they just got more irritating and I’m afraid I will scar my skin,” says Bonna Paye Flores, a Zumba instructor and mother who noticed syringoma on her face six months ago.

Flores visited YSA Skin and Body Experts in Robinsons Metro East and Dr. Borra assisted her. Flores has been a loyal client of YSA for years.

“I use their products and services. Two thumbs up. Even their nurses are very friendly and their customer service is superb,” attests Flores.

“Results are visible within two to three weeks, and the syringoma will not come back on the spot where we removed them. The procedure only costs 2,000 to 4,000 pesos,” says soft-spoken Dr. Borra, a native of Iloilo.

YSA Skin and Body Experts Metro East started in 2001 and has remained one of the top branches of YSA in terms of sales. Visit the clinic or YSA branches nationwide for excellent skin and body care. #