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What Causes Tender Skin Tag In Armpit?
Question: I have a skin tag under my arm pit. It has gotten bigger. Recently, it has begun to change to a brownish color and is sore.
Brief Answer:
Needs biopsy
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
Any skin tag which changes colour, increases in size or becomes painful requires further evaluation.
It could be due to infection like cellulitis or folliculitis ( infection of underneath hair follicle). It could also mean that the skin tag has turned cancerous. I recommend that you approach a surgeon to get the skin tag removed and send it for pathological analysis.
Tablet acetaminophen is a good for this type of pain, you can take it three times a day for not more than 3 days.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Needs biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Any skin tag which changes colour, increases in size or becomes painful requires further evaluation.
It could be due to infection like cellulitis or folliculitis ( infection of underneath hair follicle). It could also mean that the skin tag has turned cancerous. I recommend that you approach a surgeon to get the skin tag removed and send it for pathological analysis.
Tablet acetaminophen is a good for this type of pain, you can take it three times a day for not more than 3 days.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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