Question 1

i have some hard skin tags/warts between the top part of my vagina, right where my lips split. i have zero pain and no other symptoms,only 3 tiny tags?

Accepted Answer

Make sure skin tags: Make sure by showing to PCP these are skin tags not due to viral infection.knowing you are asymptomatic more likely skin tags and if so no need to do anything

Question 2

i have had surgery for undifferentiated vin3 2x in the past year. could a new, hard, flesh colored skin tag be vin? does it have to be biopsied to r/o

Accepted Answer

Evaluation Is Needed: I needs to be evaluated, in person, preferably by the same physician who saw the previous lesions.
In the meantime, take a picture of it with a ruler so you can readily show your surgeon how it is progressing.
Hope  you feel well, soon.

Question 3

is it hard for doctors to tell the difference between warts and skin tags?

Accepted Answer

Usually very easy to: Distinguish between them.

Question 4

whats the treatment for skin tags and boils?

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: The most effective treatment for boils depends on their size, but for most would be surgical opening and drainage. Skin tags, again depend on size. Some can be destroyed by application of chemicals; some can be tied of to remove their blood supply after which they drop off.

Question 5

how do i treat skin tags ?

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Skin tags: Skin tags should be seen by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who will discuss options on how to get rid of them.

Question 6

can skin tags be dangerous?

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No: Skin tags are benign, noncancerous growths that typically grow in folds of the body (neck, underarm, groin, under the breast).  They are not dangerous but can get rubbed and irritated.  If you are concerned about a growth on your body, you should see a dermatologist to make sure it is indeed a skin tag.  Sometimes other growths such as skin cancer can look like skin tags.

Question 7

how can i remove skin tags?

Accepted Answer

In all honesty...: ...I discourage people from doing this because of risk of bleeding, infections and scarring. That said, if you're going to do it anyway, clean the skin and a very sharp pair of small nail scissors with alcohol, and snip them off. Big ones can bleed quite a lot, so let your doc do those. An old folk remedy is to tie thread around them, but that seldom works. Otc "paint on" products are worthless.

Question 8

what causes skin tags to suddenly appear?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: Skin tags (acrochordons) are benign skin growths that are somewhat familial (genetic) and tend to occur in skin folds. We see more as people age and, naturally, in overweight people because of the skin folds. Problematic ones are treated with simple excision under local anesthesia.

Question 9

is there a way to remove skin tags naturally?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but dont: Skin tags can easily be removed with a small sharp scissors, but since they bleed when removed cautery will be necessary to stop the bleeding. Tying string or over the counter chemical can work but may cause damage to the skin which result in possible scarring.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: skin tags?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: Skin tags (acrochordons)  are  soft  outpouchings of skin that may be caused by skin friction. They may grown  under the arms  or breasts &amp; on neck, upper chest or groin.

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I have some hard skin tags/warts between the top part of my vagina, right where my lips split. i have zero pain and no other symptoms,only 3 tiny tags?

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I have had surgery for undifferentiated vin3 2x in the past year. could a new, hard, flesh colored skin tag be vin? does it have to be biopsied to r/o

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Is it hard for doctors to tell the difference between warts and skin tags?

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Whats the treatment for skin tags and boils?

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Can skin tags be dangerous?

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How can i remove skin tags?

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What causes skin tags to suddenly appear?

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What is the definition or description of: skin tags?

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