{"id":2812,"date":"2020-10-29T01:42:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T01:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procto.ca\/marisque\/"},"modified":"2022-10-07T14:12:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:12:13","slug":"skin-tags","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/procto.ca\/en\/skin-tags\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin tags"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25  container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #009cdd;  '   data-av_minimum_height_pc='25'><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2812'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  blanc '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Skin tags<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2812'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style='height:10px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' ><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  noir '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The pathology of skin tags<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >BETTER UNDERSTANDING, BETTER HEALING!<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>What are skin tags?<\/strong><br \/>\nSkin tags are growths or folds of skin in the anal area that vary greatly in size and shape.<\/p>\n<p>Smaller skin tags are generally only a few millimetres long while the largest can be over 2.5 centimetres.<\/p>\n<p>They are usually painless and only cause hygiene and aesthetic problems. If they are painful, one should suspect the presence of an underlying condition, most often an anal fissure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-gallery  avia-gallery-1 avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque3.png' data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque3.png' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='marisque3'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1738 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1738\"   src=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque3-300x179.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\"  title='marisque3' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque3-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque3.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque2.png' data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque2.png' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='2' title='marisque2'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1737 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1737\"   src=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque2-264x300.png\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\"  title='marisque2' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque2-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque2.png 312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/a> <a href='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque1.png' data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque1.png' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='3' title='marisque1'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1736 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1736\"   src=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque1-300x224.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\"  title='marisque1' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/marisque1.png 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What causes the appearance of skin tags:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An external hemorrhoid (e.g.: following pregnancy) that has only partially diminished;<\/li>\n<li>Previous hemorrhoidal thrombosis;<\/li>\n<li>Anal fissure (in this case, the skin tag stems from a tear in the epithelium of the anal canal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the presence of skin tags, it is important to have the patient complete a thorough questionnaire and clinical exam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>of the perineal region to check for the presence of skin issues (dermatitis, eczema and lesions due to scratching)<\/li>\n<li>of the anal region to check for the presence of genital warts (condylomas)<\/li>\n<li>of the anal canal to check for the presence of a fissure (with hypertonia of the sphincters), an anal ulcer (which may indicate Crohn\u2019s disease) or even anal cancer<\/li>\n<li>of the rectum to eliminate other conditions (internal hemorrhoids, ulcerative proctitis, Crohn\u2019s disease or rectal cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small skin tags generally do not produce any symptoms. However, the larger or more numerous they are, the more they can become problematic.<\/p>\n<p>More often than not, they result in hygiene-related issues that can cause skin problems: itching, dermatitis with infection, lesions caused by scratching.<\/p>\n<p>For many, they are a source of embarrassment due to the unaesthetic appearance of lesions. People often report that it affects their sex life.<\/p>\n<p>Skin tags can also be uncomfortable or painful. In this case, it is important to check for the presence of an underlying lesion\u2014generally an anal fissure or internal hemorrhoids.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:75px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-left hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:75px; border-color:#000000;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to treat skin tags<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div   class=\"togglecontainer  av-elegant-toggle toggle_close_all  hasCurrentStyle avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr \" data-currentstyle='color:#000000; border-color:#000000; background-color:#ffffff; '>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; border-color: #000000; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-1\">Treatment of skin tags<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"   >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; border-color: #000000; ' ><p>Proper treatment of skin tags rests mainly upon good local hygiene: washing with warm water (no soap) after a bowel movement (compressed towels can be very handy) and applying protective cream to dry skin as needed.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to treat skin infections (bacterial infections or mushrooms) when they occur as well as genital warts.<\/p>\n<p>When skin tags are bulky and get in the way, there are two treatment options for reducing or eliminating them: cryotherapy and local surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Jet cryotherapy (using liquid nitrogen) is not effective in this case since it does not allow for deep penetration into the skin tissue.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged cryotherapy using nitrous oxide and a specially designed instrument (a cryoprobe) is the preferred method in this case.<\/p>\n<p>The average duration of treatment is 60 seconds for each lesion. In general, only one lesion is treated at a time. Once the anesthesia wears off, the pain usually lasts about 30 minutes (which is why patients are advised to take an analgesic [acetaminophen or ibuprofen] one hour before treatment).<\/p>\n<p>It is rare for the pain to last several hours or days. However, if this does occur, an anti-inflammatory will be prescribed (Naproxen).<\/p>\n<p>Cryotherapy is effective for smaller lesions. Following treatment, the skin tag swells with plasma (like frostbite). A clear discharge follows and persists for two to three weeks while the lesion gradually shrinks. After this treatment, it is important to ensure good local hygiene and apply an antibiotic ointment (Polysporin).<\/p>\n<p>For larger lesions, cryotherapy is less effective. Following the treatment, the reduction in size is often only partial and a fibrous transformation (like a scar) can be seen.<\/p>\n<p>If the reduction is not sufficient, surgery is then performed. Surgery is, however, facilitated by the reduction in size and the presence of scar tissue following cryotherapy.<\/p>\n<p>Local surgery consists of infiltrating the skin with a local anesthetic (Xylocaine) and excising the lesions. The procedure rarely lasts longer than fifteen minutes. In general, the wounds are left open and heal within three weeks.<\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:75px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-left hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:75px; border-color:#000000;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practical tips<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to help you, we have put at your disposal several useful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/procto.ca\/conseils#general'  class='avia-button  avia-color-dark   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left '   ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE THE TIPS<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:100px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class=\"widget-content\" id=\"media_image-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\"><img width=\"387\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/box-rendezvous-en.jpg\" class=\"avia-img-lazy-loading-2961 image wp-image-2961  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/box-rendezvous-en.jpg 387w, https:\/\/procto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/box-rendezvous-en-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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