Question 1

what happening then if i have one doctor said i have skin tag on my balls and one doctor said it is hpv warts. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Wart versus skin tag: Most genital warts in men are penile; they can occur on the scrotum, but usually not only there. Single warts are not the norm; usually there are several. New warts are  most common in men younger than you, whereas skin tags tend to become more common with age. These factors all favor skin tag. Discuss again with both doctors, or get third opinion. If doubt remains, maybe remove or biopsy it.

Question 2

are skin tags harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: No they are not harmful but they can be somewhat irritating because of their location. They tend to grow around neck lines, bra lines, and underwear lines. Your doctor can easily remove them but insurance often wont pay since it is considered cosmetic.

Question 3

why am i getting skin tags?

Accepted Answer

See below: A skin tag is a tiny, benign, outpouching of skin that is typically connected to the underlying skin by a thin stalk. Skin tags look like tiny bits of "hanging" skin and typically occur in sites where clothing rubs against the skin or where there is skin-to-skin friction, such as the underarms, neck, upper chest, and groin.

Question 4

what possible causes of skin tags are there?

Accepted Answer

Genetics friction: Skin tags most commonly occur in areas of rubbing and / or friction. They also seem to be more common in certain individuals.

Question 5

skin tags turned bloody, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I suspect they were just traumatized, but you should have them checked...They can be easily removed in the office with local anesthesia.

Question 6

bleeding skin tags?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: Skin tags are simply redundant skin that cause protuberances, often around areas that are frequently rubbed by clothing or are traumatized by friction. They often occur around the neck, under the arms and on the buttocks. When these skin tags get traumatized, they can get inflamed and very painful, or they can bleed. They can usually be easily removed under local anesthesia in a doctor's office.

Question 7

why is my skin tag black?

Accepted Answer

: It may because of higher content of melanocytes, the other possibility may be gangrene if the blood flow to the skin tag is cut off.

Question 8

hw do i remove a skin tag?

Accepted Answer

Small sharp scissors: Has to be done carefully to avoid infection and bleeding. Scissors needs to be very clean. Best snipped where base attaches to skin. Seeing a dermatologist to have it removed would be safer.

Question 9

is skin tag removal painful?

Accepted Answer

No: There are easy to remove and are not at all painful.

Question 10

do skin tags appear on noses?

Accepted Answer

Rarely.: This may be something else, so have it checked by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and definitive diagnosis and treatment is possible at the same time.

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