What Causes Tender Skin Tag In Armpit?

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2015

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Mon, 25 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a skin tag under my arm pit. It has gotten bigger. Recently, it has begun to change to a brownish color and is sore.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Needs biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Any skin tag which changes colour, increases in size or becomes painful requires further evaluation.
It could be due to infection like cellulitis or folliculitis ( infection of underneath hair follicle). It could also mean that the skin tag has turned cancerous. I recommend that you approach a surgeon to get the skin tag removed and send it for pathological analysis.
Tablet acetaminophen is a good for this type of pain, you can take it three times a day for not more than 3 days.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar