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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

There are no established risk factors for dermatofibroma. Although, It is believed that minor trauma or a low-grade benign neoplasm can have role.

## Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

There are no established risk factors for dermatofibroma. Although, It is believed that minor trauma or a low-grade benign neoplasm can have role.[1]

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Jakobiec, Frederick A.; Tu, Yufei; Zakka, Fouad R.; Tong, Arthur K.F. (2017). "Dermatofibroma of the eyelid with monster cells". Survey of Ophthalmology. 62 (4): 533–540. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2016.12.007. ISSN 0039-6257.