Why do I have a skin tag after an anal fissure healed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 32 years old and weigh about 143 pounds with a height of 5.5 feet. I have a problem with my anus. Actually, I had an anal fissure before, and when it was gone, there was a skin tag, and warts developed. But the crucial thing is an unexplained thing that looks like a wound near my anus. I hope someone could tell me and answer my problem.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I will definitely help you with your query. Skin tags are formed in a long-standing anal fissure. These are nothing but accumulated skin due to a fissure, usually nothing to do with that, but if you have any problem because of it, like pain, bleeding, or pus discharge, you can opt for surgery.

It is a very minor surgery. No side effects or any problems after removing them by an experienced surgeon. A raw area will form that will heal on its own. It can reappear if you have another formation of an anal fissure. So avoid the conditions that will cause it again, like spicy food and constipation.

I will advise you to start a sitz bath, in which you have to sit in lukewarm water for 15 minutes twice a day. 10 ml of Betadine can be added to it. You will get a better result in some time.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.