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Do skin tags grow back once removed?
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Not likely: Not in the same spot... They can come back other places though.
Answered 7/4/2018
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Depends: Skin tags are common small benign growths. Removal is simple with a scissors or scalpel. Incomplete removal can lead to recurrence, but over aggressive removal is not appropriate either as more scarring may result.
Answered 7/4/2018
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