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Doubt for 3 months old baby
I had a doubt my 3 months old baby having skin tag near by his ear. My mother in law is asking me to tie a thread on skin tag. Is it ok and thanks in advance
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Consult pediatric surgeon
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You can get it removed by a General surgeon or Paediatric surgeon. Also you should get done a renal ultrasound.
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That is an age old technique. As a pediatric surgeon I will advice you surgery and removal of the tag. That will give a better result
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Please do not tie any thread . Consult a nearby paediatrician
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