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Skin tag suddenly turned swollen black

2022-02-11 18:22:19
Hello doctor Please see the attached images. I has a skin tag on my between my thighs for some time. It was a regular skin tag. Today, it suddenly turned black and swelled up. It has become painful also. Should I be worried about it?
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It's due to bacterial infection..will go with medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

Answered2022-02-12 01:53:28

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Infected acrocordon
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Tab xifi 200mg twice a day Tab Akilos P twice a day Tab Rantac twice a day before food above all for 5 days and then visit a dermatologist for removal of skin tag

Answered2022-02-12 01:42:34

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