What are the treatments for skin fibroma

Treatments for skin fibroma include medication, surgical excision, and physical therapy. Medication can be used to shrink the fibroma and reduce inflammation. Surgical excision is an effective way to completely remove the fibroma. Physical therapy such as laser can help improve the appearance. The choice of treatment should be based on factors such as the size and location of the fibroma and the patient's physical condition.

1. Drug treatment: Drugs are mainly used to relieve symptoms and shrink fibroids. Commonly used drugs include topical glucocorticoids, which can reduce inflammation and reduce lumps. Some anti-proliferative drugs, such as imiquimod, help limit the growth of fibrous tissue. However, drug treatment is mostly conservative, with limited effectiveness and depends on the patient's specific condition.

2. Surgical excision: Surgery is the most direct and effective method for treating cutaneous fibroma. Common methods include simple excision, local excision and skin avulsion. Simple excision is suitable for epidermal fibroma, with low surgical risk but may cause scars; local excision is for deeper or larger fibroma, which increases the difficulty of surgery but can also effectively remove the tumor; skin avulsion is suitable for fibroma with specific location, usually performed by experienced surgeons.

3. Physical therapy: Physical therapy such as laser therapy can improve the appearance of the skin. Laser therapy can be used as an alternative for some smaller or inconvenient locations for surgery. However, the effect is related to factors such as the type, size, and number of fibroids, and multiple treatments may be required. Electrocautery is also an option, but it is generally suitable for more superficial lesions.

Regular follow-up examinations should be performed after treatment to ensure that the fibroids have not recurred or other skin abnormalities have occurred. Choosing the right treatment method, listening to professional advice and taking appropriate treatment according to the specific situation of the fibroids are the key to managing skin fibroids.