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Suggest Treatment For Skin Tag In The Neck
Question: hi my husband got a skin tag in neck.it was a very small tag but increased due to his gold chain. We have consulted a dermatologist but they told it is not a tag and asked to condult a surgeon. Please find the picture and let me know what it is and what treatment is needed.
Brief Answer:
Sebaceous or epidermoid cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have seen the attached image.
Your skin specialist is right. It is not a skin tag.
It appears to be a Sebaceous or an epidermoid cyst. Both of which are not serious but must be removed surgically.
Yes, you may have to consult a surgeon to get rid of the same.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Sebaceous or epidermoid cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have seen the attached image.
Your skin specialist is right. It is not a skin tag.
It appears to be a Sebaceous or an epidermoid cyst. Both of which are not serious but must be removed surgically.
Yes, you may have to consult a surgeon to get rid of the same.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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