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I've had loose extra skin around my anus for about 10 yrs. chronic constipation as a child so i think it's from the straining. no pain, no blood, no itching, but it's slowly stretched more with time. no doctor has commented on it. do i need to worry?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not particularly: What you describe sounds like a simple skin tag, which is common in that area. I wouldn't lose any sleep thinking it is something dangerous or likely to go bad over time.

Answered 5/20/2020

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A member asked:

I've had loose extra skin around my anus for about 10 yrs. chronic constipation as a child so i think it's from the straining. no pain, no blood, no itching, but it's slowly stretched more with time. no doctor has commented on it. do i need to worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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