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Author: Subject: DIY Surgery - skin tags
Dangle_kt

posted on 28/7/09 at 06:49 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by mds167
I asked my quack and they were quite non-committal.
I think if you're sure it's a skin tag then self-harm is OK but I've been referred to a dermatologist for my lumps, bumps and marks...
That was two months ago, appointment is next month
Better be safe than sorry?
Its probably more a case that the gp has a mate he plays golf with who is the dermotology consultant at a local hospital.

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DaveFJ

posted on 28/7/09 at 07:36 PM Reply With Quote
That's pleased SWMBO! finally an LB question she can answer (its her job )

Apparently most docs wont be interested and refer you to a nurse anyway, way below them...

best practice is (as has already been suggested) tie some cotton VERY tightly round the base of it. probably will be uncomfortable at first but should fall off in about a week.

she did this for me a while back, simple and straight forward

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Dave

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