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Hi i am a 25year old female and have a flap of skin from the centre of my perineum which then goes inside my anus. i haven't had any problems in the past with it but recently it really itches. any ideas? thankyou.

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Skin tag: This sounds like a perianal skin tag. These are usually innocent. If it causing you discomfort or increasing in size you should consult your doctor about having it removed.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 8/14/2020

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get a check up: It may be external hemorrhoids.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i am a 25year old female and have a flap of skin from the centre of my perineum which then goes inside my anus. i haven't had any problems in the past with it but recently it really itches. any ideas? thankyou.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr Munshower agreed

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Dr Altman agreed

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