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I've accidentally scratched skin tag on my armpit 1 week ago, but then i feel small pain near shoulder blade near the skin tag? is this dangerous? tnx

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Skin tag: These are not dangerous. These can be removed surgically or frozen with liquid nitrogen. See your doctor.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2017

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

PAIN SKINTAG SCRATCH: I DO NOT THINK THAT THE PAIN IS OF ANY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE. GIVE IT ANOTHER FEW DAYS. IF YOU ARE WORRIED, SEE YOUR PCP. BEST LUCK

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 7/17/2015

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A member asked:

I've accidentally scratched skin tag on my armpit 1 week ago, but then i feel small pain near shoulder blade near the skin tag? is this dangerous? tnx

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Kim agreed

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