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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
growth by anus
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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growth by anus
by geny, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
I noticed like two years ago that I had what appeared to be a mole right next to my anus. I thought nothing of it.
However, I noticed today that what I thought was a mole has grown significantly. It hasn't grown in width. Its more like it grew out, like a little tail (its roughly about a 1/3 of an inch long). It feels like cartilage, its color it the same as my skin except that it has a black tip.
Should I be freaked out? Is this common?
However, I noticed today that what I thought was a mole has grown significantly. It hasn't grown in width. Its more like it grew out, like a little tail (its roughly about a 1/3 of an inch long). It feels like cartilage, its color it the same as my skin except that it has a black tip.
Should I be freaked out? Is this common?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
No it isn't common, though that doesn't mean you should be freaked out. It may be a wart or skin tag or hemorrhoid. Not sure. You need to see a doctor. It might be easy to remove if it bothers you.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by toby16, Apr 01, 2008 01:11PM
A related discussion, growth by anus was started.
