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Learn more about Anal skin tag

Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is anal skin tag?

This is a condition where there is excess growth of skin around the anus. This is commonly formed after skin tears of the area and hemorrhoids (piles).

Symptoms of anal skin tag

  • Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus

Questions your doctor may ask to check for anal skin tag

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose anal skin tag

  • Do you have hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus?

Treatment for anal skin tag

A small procedure can be done to remove it. The cause e.g. anal skin tears, piles must be treated to prevent skin tags from happening again

Diseases related to Anal skin tag

References

  • Spanos CP. Anal skin tags: removal made simple. Colorectal Dis. 2012 Oct;14(10):e747-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03087.x. PMID: 22646711.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03087.x

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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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