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Should i be concerned that the skin tag on my breast got bigger and it hurts?

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Skin tag: You should not be worried but you should see your doctor and he/she can take it off. They will send it to the laboratory to be certain what it is.

Answered 5/9/2013

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