Skin Tag Removal

What Is a Skin Tag?

A skin tag is a small, painless, harmless growth of flesh that usually forms in areas where the skin wrinkles, such as the eyelids, armpits, and neck. It can be the same color as the skin or it may be slightly darker. It clings to the skin using a small rod, the peduncle. On the same site, we find it alone or accompanied by others. Adults and the elderly are more affected. It can easily be mistaken for a wart or a mole. Although harmless, it can be disturbing and unsightly at times. If left untreated, it can turn red and irritated from bleeding from rubbing or black from twisting.

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If you’re looking for more information about Skin Tag Removal at Cosmocare Medical Center in Jumeirah, Dubai, don’t hesitate to contact us. Schedule an informative consultation by calling us at 04 353 6164. 

 

The first week after the procedure

• Showers are allowed after 24 hours

• Change the dressings daily until the wounds are dry

• Baths are allowed after 48 hours

• Avoid exertion and physical activity for 24 hours

• Avoid all sexual activity for 7 days

• A follow-up appointment will be scheduled with one of our urologists 2 months after the procedure

• Track your progress with ease

What are genital warts?

They are cauliflower-like or flat-like growths on the penis or scrotum. They are often asymmetrical and polymorphic. They can occur anywhere on the body, especially in areas prone to increased friction, such as skin on skin, skin on mucous membrane or mucous membrane on mucous membrane. They are generally asymptomatic. However, itching and, more rarely, bleeding can occur.

When is surgery recommended to a patient?

Our urologists highly recommend this surgery if the lesions persist despite undergoing medical treatment, such as Condyline drops, Aldara cream (to stimulate the immune system) or liquid nitrogen. These treatments however, do not get rid of HPV. A person who has been treated for HPV can still transmit the virus, even if the warts are no longer visible. Our urologists may also suggest a vaccine.

What exactly is a fulguration or an excision of genital warts?

The procedure is done in Cosmocare Medical Center. The patient receives medicine that numbs the area around the warts (local anesthetic).

• First, the lesions are outlined with a marker and then disinfected.
• Small lesions are burned with an electronic scalpel; this is a fulguration.
• Larger lesions are removed and the skin is closed with absorbable sutures; this is an excision.
• The post-operative recommendations are the same for both procedures.