
Suggest Treatment For Papilloma

Question: I had a large skin tag on my right buttock almost perianal. It had shrunk over the last few days and now the top is white and small amount of clear fluid leaks. It is also painful to wipe as this is near my anus. Is this something I need to go to urgent care for? Is it serious? I have a picture if that helps.
Brief Answer:
Could be fistula in ano. See a Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
It could be a fistula in ano. Is there any pain or foul smelling discharge? Did you have a large swelling in that area in the recent past? It could have been a perianal abscess which has ruptured and formed a fistula. You should see a Doctor soonest as you might require some antibiotics ans some other medications. Let me know if I can resolve any other queries. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Could be fistula in ano. See a Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
It could be a fistula in ano. Is there any pain or foul smelling discharge? Did you have a large swelling in that area in the recent past? It could have been a perianal abscess which has ruptured and formed a fistula. You should see a Doctor soonest as you might require some antibiotics ans some other medications. Let me know if I can resolve any other queries. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju


I haven't had any swelling or foul smelling discharge. It looks like a skin tag on a stalk. I have some on my neck that look the same. This one looks infected though. The only pain is when I wipe after going the bathroom, other wise there is no pain. It is not large, maybe the size of a dry bean.
Brief Answer:
Could be a Papilloma. See your Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX. What you describe sounds like a Papilloma which is a non cancerous growth from anywhere in the skin. It would require no treatment. But it would be better to get it examined by a Doctor to be sure as one can be sure only after seeing it. If its a papilloma nothing needs to be done until it is causing pain. In that case, you can get it removed by a minor surgical procedure. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Could be a Papilloma. See your Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX. What you describe sounds like a Papilloma which is a non cancerous growth from anywhere in the skin. It would require no treatment. But it would be better to get it examined by a Doctor to be sure as one can be sure only after seeing it. If its a papilloma nothing needs to be done until it is causing pain. In that case, you can get it removed by a minor surgical procedure. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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