Suggest Treatment For Skin Tags On The Neck

Posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2017

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Sat, 18 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : Patient is a male aged 39 and has developed these black masses over the neck region . Want to know what are these and what is the cure

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Skin tags

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These black outgrowths are skin tags.
These are very common and are harmless.
The only treatment for these is removal by radiofrequency ablator.
You can meet a dermatologist and get these removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

Is the ablator available with any dermatologist ? What would be the approximate cost involved to remove each

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common procedure

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes, It is a very common equipment and is available with every dermatologist.
It is an OPD based procedure and cost is not much.
It varies from country to country hence it is better if you meet a dermatologist and discuss.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee