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What Causes Skin Tag On Nose?
I ve had multiple what appears to be skin tags on my nose. My dad pulled one of the outside tags off(it hurt and bled), but now there is a bigger one in my left nostril and one just on the outside.. Could it be anything besides a skin tag? And why do they keep appearing? Thanks.
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Skin tags usually grow where skin get irritated . They are generally harmless and do not bother . But some people get them remove because of esthetic purpose .
There can be other reasons for skin tags other then skin irritation like hormonal changes , disease like diabetes and during pregnancy.
You should not remove them by your self because that can cause infection in them and make the condition complicated. So get them remove only under the expert .
I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out other condition like wart or a mole . Doctor will do physically examination and may teke skin from them for biopsy to confirm the diagnosis .
Doctor may remove them under local anesthesia by freezing liquid nitrogen or burning electric current.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Skin tags usually grow where skin get irritated . They are generally harmless and do not bother . But some people get them remove because of esthetic purpose .
There can be other reasons for skin tags other then skin irritation like hormonal changes , disease like diabetes and during pregnancy.
You should not remove them by your self because that can cause infection in them and make the condition complicated. So get them remove only under the expert .
I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out other condition like wart or a mole . Doctor will do physically examination and may teke skin from them for biopsy to confirm the diagnosis .
Doctor may remove them under local anesthesia by freezing liquid nitrogen or burning electric current.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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