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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Skin growth under the eye
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 23, 2000 12:00AM
, Mar 23, 2000 12:00AM
Roseanne:
If it's just sitting there (as opposed to having ous and going away), it's probably a skin tag. That will stay there, minding its own business. If you want to get rid of it, a dermatologist can burn it off in a second. Minimal pain, no risk.
Best.
Dr. R
If it's just sitting there (as opposed to having ous and going away), it's probably a skin tag. That will stay there, minding its own business. If you want to get rid of it, a dermatologist can burn it off in a second. Minimal pain, no risk.
Best.
Dr. R
