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I have a skin rag on my rectum. it has gotten large and get irritated. i would like to have it removed. what do i need to do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go see a family doc: He will examine you and set up a referral to the right person.

Dr Walsh agreed

Answered 1/7/2013

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