Do dermatofibromas appear suddenly?

There are specific situations where dermatofibromas can be associated with underlying health issues. Typically, multiple dermatofibroma lesions that arise suddenly are seen in these situations. If you have multiple skin lesions that have come on suddenly, you should discuss this with your physician.
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Do dermatofibromas grow quickly?

Dermatofibromas tend to grow slowly. The growths typically have some defining characteristics that can aid their identification.
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How does a dermatofibroma start?

Dermatofibromas are caused by an overgrowth of a mixture of different cell types in the dermis layer of the skin. The reasons why this overgrowth occurs aren't known. The growths often develop after some type of small trauma to the skin, including a puncture from a splinter or bug bite.
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How do I know if I have dermatofibroma?

Signs and Symptoms

Dermatofibromas are most often found on the arms and legs of women. They are small brown or reddish-brown mobile nodules, and they feel quite firm. They may be tender to touch. Many lesions demonstrate a "dimple sign," where the central portion puckers as the lesion is compressed on the sides.
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Can dermatofibroma grow?

These benign growths can develop anywhere on the skin but commonly appear on the legs, arms or torso – including the upper back. The lesions, which may look slightly scaly, vary in size. However, most dermatofibromas do not grow larger than a half inch in diameter.
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How big do dermatofibromas get?

Dermatofibromas are firm and may be black, red, brown, or flesh-colored. Their diameter generally ranges from 0.5 to l. 5 cm, although they may occasionally be larger. Dermatofibromas may be solitary or multiple, and they develop either spontaneously or after minor trauma to the skin, such as an insect bite.
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Can you squeeze a dermatofibroma?

If you pinch a dermatofibroma, it creates a dimple because it is attached to the underlying subcutaneous tissue. 1 On the other hand, if you pinch a mole, it projects up away from the skin. Moles appear when skin cells grow in clusters.
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Are dermatofibromas hard?

Dermatofibromas are usually single nodules that develop on an extremity, most commonly the lower legs. They are freely moving, firm-to-hard nodules of 0.5-1.0 cm diameter. The skin's surface is generally smooth, occasionally scaly. The overlying skin may be tethered, causing it to dimple when pinched.
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Where do dermatofibromas occur?

Dermatofibroma is a commonly occurring cutaneous entity usually centered within the skin's dermis. Dermatofibromas are referred to as benign fibrous histiocytomas of the skin, superficial/cutaneous benign fibrous histiocytomas, or common fibrous histiocytoma.
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Can dermatofibroma be flat?

They are well circumscribed, solitary or multiple, usually hyperpigmented dermal nodules, typically less than 1 cm in diameter. They may be slightly protuberant, but are most often flat, and are generally located on the extremities.
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What does a dermatofibroma look like?

Cellular dermatofibromas look like small round or oval bumps. They're usually less than 1 centimeter (cm) in diameter. They may be flesh-colored, brown or reddish-brown. Usually, dermatofibromas form on your arms or legs.
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Is a dermatofibroma itchy?

Dermatofibromas are usually asymptomatic, but itching and pain often are noted. They are the most common of all painful skin tumors.
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When should I worry about a lump under my skin?

It's important to talk with your doctor about any lumps that are larger than two inches (about the size of a golf ball), grow larger, or are painful regardless of their location. “Tell your doctor about new lumps or other symptoms that cannot be explained or that don't go away in a few weeks,” Dr. Shepard says.
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Is it normal to have multiple dermatofibromas?

Background: Although patients with one to two dermatofibromas are common, cases of "multiple" dermatofibromas (more than 15 lesions) are rare and may occur in the context of altered or normal immune function. Patients with multiple dermatofibromas clustered in one anatomic area, by contrast, are strikingly rare.
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Can dermatofibroma become malignant?

No recurrence, metastases, or other complications were noted at 5 years after surgery. The present case demonstrates that although dermatofibromas are essentially benign, they may present with atypical features including large size, ulceration, and muscle invasion, clinically mimicking malignant tumors.
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Why do I have a small ball under my skin?

Epidermoid cyst

An epidermoid cysts are small, round lumps under your skin. They usually develop when shed skin cells move into your skin instead of falling off. Epidermoid cysts can also form when hair follicles become irritated or damaged, due to a buildup of keratin.
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Why do I have so many dermatofibroma?

Conditions associated with multiple dermatofibromas include autoimmune diseases, cancer, chromosomal abnormalities, immunodeficiencies, metabolic disturbances, and altered physiologic states such as pregnancy.
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What causes multiple dermatofibromas?

They are sometimes attributed to minor trauma including insect bites, injections, or a rose thorn injury, but not consistently. Multiple dermatofibromas can develop in patients with altered immunity such as HIV, immunosuppression, or autoimmune conditions.
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Can dermatofibroma be soft?

Dermatofibroma, also known as fibrous histiocytoma, is one of the most common cutaneous soft-tissue lesions, accounting for approximately 3% of skin lesion specimens received by dermatopathology laboratories.
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Do all dermatofibromas dimple?

Roughly 80 percent of all dermatofibromas will involute or withdraw below the surface of the skin when one applies lateral squeeze compression, creating a dimple in the skin. Although this “dimple sign” is not exclusive to dermatofibromas, it is still a very useful clinical sign.
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How do you remove a dermatofibroma?

Surgical removal is by far the most reliable method to remove dermatofibromas. Removal begins with injecting a local anesthetic into the area. Injection of the freezing is slightly uncomfortable, but there is no pain during the procedure once the freezing has taken.
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Do dermatofibromas recur?

Background: Cellular dermatofibromas, a variant of dermatofibroma, are reported to recur at rates of 26% to 50%.
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Can a tumor appear overnight?

Most lumps and swellings are benign (not cancerous) and are harmless, especially the kind that feel soft and roll easily under the fingers (such as lipomas and cysts). A lump or swelling that appears suddenly (over 24 to 48 hours) and is painful is usually caused by an injury or an infection.
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What does a sarcoma lump feel like?

Symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas

For example: swelling under the skin may cause a painless lump that cannot easily be moved around and gets bigger over time. swelling in the tummy (abdomen) may cause abdominal pain, a persistent feeling of fullness and constipation.
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When should I get a lump checked out?

Most lumps are harmless and do not need any treatment. However, it is very important to see your GP if you have any concerns about the lump, or if the lump doesn't disappear within two weeks.
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