WHAT ARE FIBROPAPILLOMAS AND WHY DO THEY APPEAR ON THE SKIN?

Cutaneous fibropapillomas, are small, benign skin growths that usually appear in areas where there is frequent rubbing or friction, such as the neck, armpits, eyelids, groin, or under the breasts.

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?

Typically, these small lumps are:

Soft to the touch
Same color as the skin or slightly darker
Rounded or elongated in shape
Painless, although they can become irritated by rubbing
In most cases, fibropapillomas are small in size, although some can grow to a few millimeters in length.

These growths are noncancerous and generally pose no health risk. However, if one changes color, bleeds, or grows rapidly, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.