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What Causes Growth Of Small Skin Tag Under The Tongue?
Question: I have a small flap growing under my tongue for the past ten days. Its still growing and sorr. Can you tell me what it is and how to treat?
Brief Answer:
Most probably plica fimbriata
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Skin flaps or skin tags normally occur during the middle age and are associated with rubbing of skin against skin. A similar small growth under the tongue is referred to as a tongue tag and is often indicative of a condition referred to as "plica fimbriata". These tags are at an increased risk of being bitten during chewing and can be associated with bleeding. If they are painful then local anesthetic agent like lignocane gel can be applied over it. Definitive treatment is surgical excision for which you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Surgeon".
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably plica fimbriata
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Skin flaps or skin tags normally occur during the middle age and are associated with rubbing of skin against skin. A similar small growth under the tongue is referred to as a tongue tag and is often indicative of a condition referred to as "plica fimbriata". These tags are at an increased risk of being bitten during chewing and can be associated with bleeding. If they are painful then local anesthetic agent like lignocane gel can be applied over it. Definitive treatment is surgical excision for which you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Surgeon".
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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