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Skin tag turned hard red and slightly painful. in mouth, upper area towards the back near tonsils. had this for a year now but this morning its uncomfortable and semi painful. what could it be?

Q: skin tag turned hard red and slightly painful. in mouth, upper area towards the back near tonsils. had this for a year now but this morning its uncomfortable and semi painful. what could it be?

: Any lesion that has not resolved on its own within a two week period should be investigated. It is important that you see an oral surgeon or a hospital based oral pathologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Don't delay.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Any lesion that has not resolved on its own within a two week period should be investigated. It is important that you see an oral surgeon or a hospital based oral pathologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Don't delay.

Answered 1/9/2022

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A member asked:

Skin tag turned hard red and slightly painful. in mouth, upper area towards the back near tonsils. had this for a year now but this morning its uncomfortable and semi painful. what could it be?

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