Skin tags can form virtually anywhere on your body, but they tend to collect in areas where skin folds over or rubs together, including the armpits, neck, and sometimes around the anus. Perianal skin tags aren’t cancerous growths, and, usually remain harmless.
It’s possible for these skin tags to become irritated, which can complicate hygiene in the area. In other cases, anal tags may be unsightly, creating a cosmetic concern you’d rather live without.
When you’re bothered by anal skin tags, it’s time to visit Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists in Parker, Colorado. One of the state’s leading proctology experts, Dr. Lisa Perryman has the treatment options you need.
Anal tags are usually the same color as the surrounding skin, sometimes a bit darker. The tags typically form after certain conditions, including:
Anal tags generally aren’t symptomatic of anything else. They can, however, become irritated by moist conditions, tight clothing, or wiping.
While you can live with asymptomatic anal tags and never give them a second thought, this isn’t always the case. You may want to consider removing anal skin tags if you experience:
Since anal tags may resemble other types of growths in the perianal region, it’s important to have any new growth evaluated by Dr. Perryman rather than assuming it’s an anal tag.
While over-the-counter products to help you remove skin tags at home are available, you should never be tempted to treat anal skin tags yourself. As well as being difficult to reach, the area carries other risks that require the skills of professional practitioners.
Trying to remove anal skin tags yourself can lead to serious risks of infection, significant bleeding, and needless pain. You also miss out on a chance to have other conditions, including fissures, hemorrhoids, warts, and more, diagnosed.
While there are several approaches to anal tag removal, Dr. Perryman often recommends a simple, minor procedure called an excision. Performed in the office under local anesthesia, your tag is carefully cut off and the wound treated, with minimal effect on healthy tissue surrounding the tag.
If you have large tags or several occurring in a cluster, Dr. Perryman may recommend a different approach. In most cases, there’s little downtime after the excision, and aftercare is straightforward. We’ll provide you with case-appropriate instructions for your recovery.
There’s no reason you should live with bothersome anal skin tags. Call or message Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists today for an evaluation and treatment plan.
