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A 17-year-old female asked:

Genital warts or skin tags? they did look like bumps but now they are flaps! i have about 10. they have a stolk. and are moveable.around vagina & anus

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez
Urology 11 years experience
genital warts: Only a visual examination by a physician can tell you what they are.
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Last updated Oct 22, 2013

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