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What Causes Wart Like Skin Tag On Penis?

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Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014
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Question : I have a wart or skin tag on penis shaft and need to know what It is!!! It is driving me crazy!
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question. I will give you some suggestions about how to tell the difference in a wart and a skin tag but try not to worry and just wait to see the urologist and they can remove it. Skin tags are usually skin colored. They are smooth in texture and sometimes are on a stalk or have a thinner base. Warts are often a rougher texture and are not on stalks.

The urologist will hopefully be able to look at it and tell what it is. If it is a skin tag then they can remove it. If it is a wart they can also remove it but it may recur. Warts can be sexually transmitted but skin tags can not be transmitted. Waiting until you are seen on XXXXXXX 7 should be fine. I hope you get the answer and treatment at that time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (22 minutes later)
Can I send u a pic? The lesion appears to be attached by a small piece of skin and not attached by the full size
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
sounds like skin tag

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

You can upload the picture using the site's uploader. You can explore this page to find it. But from what you say it sounds more like a skin tag.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (41 minutes later)
Sent pic.... Probably a wart
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can send pictures

Detailed Answer:
I have learned that you can upload pictures. I see that you have sent pic, but I do not see it. If you want me to look at it contact HCM and ask them to send it to me. Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (4 hours later)
I sent it to YYYY@YYYY
Attn: Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Looks more like a wart

Detailed Answer:
Hello again. I am able to see the photos. From them it looks more like a wart than a skin tag. I am glad you will be seen and get it removed soon. If the doctor removing it is not certain, he/she can send it for a pathology evaluation and this will give you the exact cause. Remember that warts are sexually transmitted so make sure to wear condoms for protection for yourself and others.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Wart Like Skin Tag On Penis?

Brief Answer: Don't worry Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for your question. I will give you some suggestions about how to tell the difference in a wart and a skin tag but try not to worry and just wait to see the urologist and they can remove it. Skin tags are usually skin colored. They are smooth in texture and sometimes are on a stalk or have a thinner base. Warts are often a rougher texture and are not on stalks. The urologist will hopefully be able to look at it and tell what it is. If it is a skin tag then they can remove it. If it is a wart they can also remove it but it may recur. Warts can be sexually transmitted but skin tags can not be transmitted. Waiting until you are seen on XXXXXXX 7 should be fine. I hope you get the answer and treatment at that time.