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Skin Tag On Abdomen, Purple Discoloration. Medical Attention Required?
Hi my name is XXXXXX. I have ha a small skin tag in my abdomen for about a year. A few days ago I noticed that the color had changed from my normal skin color to a purple ish color. I do not have health insurance and need to know if I really need toget it checked out or if I can just remove it with one of the at home kits.
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
hello.Check and see if it is red or oozes pus,blood or any fluid.also check if it pains with or without touch.If not, leave it alone.Eventually,you will have to get it excised.
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