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Skintag in center of collarbone. was cut open, sore, red, now feeling pain in neck area, not sure if it's vein or bone pain. is this serious?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Infected?: Sounds like you may have an early infection brewing from the skin tag removal. Probably should be checked.

Answered 6/10/2013

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Infection: You don't say if a doctor cut it open or if you did. In either case it sounds like it is infected. I would see my pcp or an urgent care center.

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

Skintag in center of collarbone. was cut open, sore, red, now feeling pain in neck area, not sure if it's vein or bone pain. is this serious?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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