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Hi i have a small skin tag at the back of my mouth near my tonsil dentist said its fine but i keep getting little red bits on them from time to time?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Otolaryngologist: For peace of mind have this checked by an Otolaryngologist. Since this lesion is on a mucus membrane I would not consider it a skin tag. An Otolaryngologist will be able to identify it and advise you. It is most likely a benign tissue however.

Answered 3/13/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i have a small skin tag at the back of my mouth near my tonsil dentist said its fine but i keep getting little red bits on them from time to time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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