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Skin Tag

Skin tags are pedunculated non-cancerous growths on the skin, which are painless. These are common in people above the age of 50 years and are prevalent in both males and females. It usually occurs in skin fold areas like the groin, thighs, armpits, eyelids, neck, and below the breasts. These are eliminated by cryotherapy, surgery, electrosurgery, and ligation.

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I have a dark spot on my labia. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a small dark spot on my outer labia that has since reduced in size. What could this be? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A small, dark spot on the outer labia that has since reduced in size could be attributed to a few different things. One possibility is a skin tag, which is a small, benign growth that can develop on the skin. Skin tags are common and typic...  Read Full »

I have painful skin tag in groin area. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed a change in one of my skin tags, particularly in my groin area. It has become larger and round, and I am currently experiencing pain in that specific skin tag. I will be sending a picture for reference. What steps can I take to address this? Is it possible to remove it at ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.I do understand your concern.It seems to be an acrochordon (skin tag). A differential diagnosis includes wart or verrucae. Potential causes may involve insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, chronic friction, obesity/overweight, ...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest treatment for skin tags on my penis foreskin.

Query: Hello doctor, I have multiple skin growths resembling a skin tag on the inner surface of the foreskin of my penis, persisting for the past 3 months. There is no itching, pain, or any other associated symptoms. I am sexually active. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed the information you provided, and I understand your concern. It appears that you may be dealing with genital warts, caused by the Human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts can be transmitted through direct contact and sexual activities, an...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for skin tag in my groin area?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old male. I have what looks like a mole or skin tag in my groin area. The mole or tag itself does not hurt. The mole or tag is soft and rubbery. I noticed a hard boil like a lump under the tag or mole a couple of weeks ago. When I squeeze it, blood would come out. It did ...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is an acrochordon (skin tag) which must be secondarily infected due to constant squeezing. Groin area, armpits, and neck are the common site of skin tags. Was there color chang...  Read Full »

Can I get genital wart without sexual exposure?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old girl. I saw a cauliflower shape growth in my vulva which was diagnosed as warts. I was given Acivir tablet 800 mg despite the fact that I had no sexual contact with anyone. Then, I got my menstruation for seven days. I used to apply vaginal wash and tea tree oil and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surprising fact is that you have a genital wart, but without any history of sexual exposure. Then it is not a wart. And it has subsided as I could not find it in the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But, what a miserable condition you have done ...  Read Full »

I have itchy skin growth in my wrist. Is it poison ivy or wart?

Query: Hello doctor, I have skin growth on my wrist, and I would like to know if it is poison ivy or a wart. It was initially itchy, but it is not now.  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it has appeared only for the last four days, it cannot be a wart. Warts are slow-growing lesions. The sudden onset and itchy lesion is more likely an irritant contact dermatitis to something (like poison ivy). The steroid cream should help with that.  Read Full »

I have numerous skin tags and moles on my body, mainly in skin folds due to obesity and recently, I accidentally injured two skin tags on my stomach while showering. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old male and I have numerous skin tags and moles on my body, mainly in skin folds due to obesity. Recently, I accidentally injured two skin tags on my stomach while showering. They appear to be irritated now. I take 20 mg of Fluoxetine daily. I do not smoke or drink alcoh...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. Skin tags are generally harmless, but any sudden changes in color, size, or shape should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Since you have an upcoming appointment tomorrow, it is fine t...  Read Full »

I have a swollen skin tag with a pimple on it. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin tag that may have a pimple on it which made it swell. It hurts and it has been three days but it is not getting better. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have an acrochordon (skin tag). These lesions are simple outgrowths of skin and are best dealt with by simple office-based surgery requiring only local anesthesia. The base is anesthetized and the lesion is cut off from the ...  Read Full »

Should I get a small skin tag on my uvula checked?

Query: Hi doctor,I noticed a skin tag or a kind of elongation on my uvula. It does not cause any problems. But I am worried about it.   Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to be worried about your elongated uvula. There are few causes that can increase the size of the uvula. The causes are chronic smoking, alcohol consumption, GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux disease with laryngopharyngeal reflux), dehydration, and ...  Read Full »

Can a genital skin tag be an HPV infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a skin tag, and I am not sure of what it is. The skin tag is not itchy or painful, but they are raised. I do not take any medications for this. I am scared about an HPV infection. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I will surely help you. I have seen all the images shared by you (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It does not look like genital warts. As you are not experiencing itchiness and burning sensation, I guess it to ...  Read Full »

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