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| Disease found: | Acanthoma |
| Current as of: | Thu Nov 21 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | An acanthoma is a small, reddish benign growth on the skin of an older adult. [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Single or multiple red bump on skin that will slowly grow over time if left untreated [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | Dermoscopy [more info] |
| Treatment: | Removal via shave biopsy or curettage or cryotherapy [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | Bumps will increase in size if left untreated and sometimes recur after removal [more info] |
| Referral: | Dermatology. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | None are recruiting, but can sign up to be notified when one becomes available |