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Skin Tag On Upper Lip. Surgically Removed Previously, Recurring Condition, Occurs Due To Dry Lips. Permanent Cure?

I have a skin tag on my upper lip that has came back. The first time i had it, i had it removed and then i thought it was coming back this fall. Well this winter i noticed that it had formed again and when it started was when my lips were staying dry. Is there anything that works & i can do at home to get it removed as it has gotten big.
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
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You could be having a viral wart and not skin tag. Both might look almost similar, but wart being an infection has a chance of recurrence if not completely removed.
I would recommend you to do an elecrosurgery and remove the wart completely.

Topical applications over that area of face can cause severe irritation/burns of the skin so better avoided.
Hope this helped
Take care
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Dermatologist Dr. Chirag Lalwala's  Response
Hi, first thing is it is unusual for a skin tag to develop over lip.
it might be something else may be a filliform wart
plz dont try at home
consult a dermatologist
take care
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Skin Tag On Upper Lip. Surgically Removed Previously, Recurring Condition, Occurs Due To Dry Lips. Permanent Cure?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare magic You could be having a viral wart and not skin tag. Both might look almost similar, but wart being an infection has a chance of recurrence if not completely removed. I would recommend you to do an elecrosurgery and remove the wart completely. Topical applications over that area of face can cause severe irritation/burns of the skin so better avoided. Hope this helped Take care