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What are genital skin tags?

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Patient's Query

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.
Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

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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.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I do not have any history of STDs. I have had them for ten years or longer, and I was just curious as to what they are. They do not hurt or itch or anything. Also, my wife does not have anything like this. I have attached a picture for your reference.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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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.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 23, 2016
Reviewed At December 2, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Internal Medicine

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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