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I have a skin tag between my arm pit and elbow it has been growing tip is black and now very painful and red around skintag?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Sounds inflamed: You should have it looked at by your doctor. Sounds like it should be removed.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Easy to remove: Sounds like it is either irritated or infected. I would see your doctor. It can be removed easily and the irritation/infection probably treated topically.

Answered 11/6/2012

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A member asked:

I have a skin tag between my arm pit and elbow it has been growing tip is black and now very painful and red around skintag?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Barry Press answered

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