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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Syringoma Treatment Comparison
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Syringoma Treatment Comparison
by sramalho, Jun 06, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Doctor,
I'm 34 years old man and I'm developing syringoma on the skin around my eyes since I was about 16. Different doctors said me that there are 3 kinds of treatment: using an electric needle, using lasers (like CO2) for the small ones and cutting off each tumor with a knife. Could you please tell me the pros and cons of each of these three kinds of treatment? Is there anyone better than others?
Thank you in advance.
I'm 34 years old man and I'm developing syringoma on the skin around my eyes since I was about 16. Different doctors said me that there are 3 kinds of treatment: using an electric needle, using lasers (like CO2) for the small ones and cutting off each tumor with a knife. Could you please tell me the pros and cons of each of these three kinds of treatment? Is there anyone better than others?
Thank you in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 06, 2001 12:00AM
, Jun 06, 2001 12:00AM
Noe of them is all that good. I usually use the electric needle. Some doctors with a lot of CO2 laser experience say that works well. It probably depends more on the experience of the particular doctor than on the technique. I'd find someone who has done may cases of this specific condition, get another opinion, then decide whether to go ahead.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by mina706, Mar 20, 2008 04:47AM
A related discussion, how to take care was started.
by Weng21, May 05, 2008 12:23AM
A related discussion, the beginning of syringoma was started.
by Chin808, Oct 25, 2008 08:56PM
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