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How painful is it to remove skin tags (adhesions) from penis?

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Ask 4 anesthetic: You may ask your dermatologist or urologist for a topical anesthetic if concerned.

Dr Pousti agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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Minimally so: Ask for topical anesthesia first then local.

Answered 9/10/2013

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