What are genital skin tags?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have these on my penis, ears, and inner thigh. I have had them for over 10 years, and they did not get red or inflamed. Also, you cannot pick them off. I am married, and it did not get spread to my wife. What is it?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Can you please upload a picture? So that I can review it. They may be simple skin tags, but it is hard to tell without a picture.

Please also share if you have any history of STD (sexually transmitted disease) in the past, and if you were tested for any recently.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

My best diagnosis without biopsy would be acrochordon (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are small, soft, pedunculated (with a small stalk) benign lesions that are mostly found around the neck, groin, axilla, or any other area with a skin fold.

They can very easily be removed. Usually, the indications are irritation, infection, cosmetic purposes, or large size. You can see any dermatologist, and they can also cauterize (laser) them or do cryotherapy (freezing therapy).

I hope this helps.

Thank you.