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My skin tag under my arm pit is red and really painful when i touch what do i do?

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Skin tag: What you MUST do is either go to the nearest Emergency facility or set up an appointment with your primary doctor. I would recommend the Emergency facility today if possible.

Answered 1/5/2019

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