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I have what looks like a skin tag on my labia which is exactly what my Obgyn said it is. How can I be sure? And how can I have it removed since its making me sexually self conscious?

I have what looks like a skin tag on my labia which is exactly what my Obgyn said it is. How can I be sure? And how can I have it removed since its making me sexually self conscious?
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  • 29 years old
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian / White
  • Height: 5'3"
  • Weight: 120lbs
  • Medications: None
  • Conditions: No
  • Hospitalizations: Yes for kidney stones
January 21, 07:34 PM

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This "skin tag" can be easily removed in the office and then sent to pathology to diagnose what type of a lesion it is. I'm sure your Gyn would be happy to do this for you.
Leslie Kardos
Leslie Kardos, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology in San Francisco, CA
Level: Master Contributor (62)
Website: Pacific Gynsurgical Group
January 26, 09:39 PM
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You could have a simple shave biopsy which would completely remove it and tell you what it is by sending it to pathology. I would recommend this, since a genital wart could also look like a skin tag.
Ben Palombo
Ben Palombo, MD
Family Medicine in Pineville, LA
Level: Candidate (3)
Website: Premier Care Family Medicine
February 19, 07:15 PM
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See your dermatologist who can remove the growth easily in the office and send it for pathology to confirm that it is only a skin tag. The procedure takes roughly 5 minutes and is quick safe and virtually pain free.
Mary Ann Martinez
Mary Ann Martinez, MD
Dermatologist in Austin, TX
Level: Top Contributor (29)
Website: http://www.beecavesdermatology.com
February 18, 01:56 PM
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The only way to know 100% is to have it either biopsied or excised (and sent for pathologic specimen). Typically this can be done in the office using some local anesthetic and removed easily.
Charles B. Palmer
Charles B. Palmer, DO
OB/GYN in Thomasville, NC
Level: Top Contributor (27)
January 26, 03:24 PM
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Skin tags on the labia are relatively common. You can definitely have it removed easily during an office visit with your doctor.
Robert L. True
Robert L. True, MD
Cosmetic Surgeon in Colleyville, TX
Level: Candidate (2)
Website: True Aesthetics Center
January 23, 03:39 PM
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You can get a little local and snip it off, Very easy.
Nicole J. Nguyen
Nicole J. Nguyen, MD
OB/GYN in San Diego, CA
Level: Contributor (12)
Website: San Diego OB/GYN
January 23, 12:34 PM
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The only way to be absolutely sure that the labial "skin tag" is a skin tag is to have it removed.

Your Family Doctor should be able to remove it in the office with ease and send the specimen out to be analyzed... then you will be sure.

As mentioned in prior answers, your insurance may not cover the procedure.

Good luck.
Gina Greco-Tartaglia
Gina Greco-Tartaglia, MD, FAAFP
Family Practitioner in Yorktown Heights, NY
Level: Contributor (18)
Website: http://drtfamilymedicine.com
January 23, 10:37 AM
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Removal is usally straight forward and done in the office under local anesthesia. Insurance may consider it a cosmetic procedure and not cover it.
Kenneth W. Crabb
Kenneth W. Crabb, MD
OB/GYN in St. Paul, MN
Level: Contributor (5)
Website: Advanced Specialty Care For Women
January 23, 09:49 AM
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Depending on how big it is, it can most likely be frozen with liquid nitrogen, then it will fall off within a week. Most dermatologist and family doctor's offices have liquid nitrogen available.
Karin Young
Karin Young, MD
Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, CA
Level: Contributor (7)
Website: The Village Family Doctor
January 23, 09:20 AM
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I am sure your gynecologist could tell you the best way to remove it. I am surprised you are on here asking because she or he should have told you the answer to this question. If you are worried about venereal warts then can get tested for that particular strain of HPV.

Skin tags can be biopsied as well (which, in essence would remove it) and sent to pathology.
Kimberly Kalfas
Kimberly Kalfas, ND
Naturopathic Doctor in Bellevue, WA
Level: Contributor (9)
Website: Transformational Health
January 28, 06:53 PM
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