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There is something that is hanging off my anus and now it's swollen and tender. i believe i had a skin tag to begin with, but it is concerning me now?

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Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Consider evaluation: Consider seeing a doctor and have an examination. Besides a skin tag, you may have an external hemorrhoid or a pilonidal cyst which may be either infected or incarcerated.

Answered 8/9/2014

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Pilonidal Cyst: From what you are describing, it sounds like you may have a pilonidal cyst that needs to be drained.

Answered 1/5/2019

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