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Ms. Lin's neck is actually a skin polyp (Skin Tag), which is a benign hyperplasia of skin tissue. It usually appears on the neck, under the chest or under the armpit, and is in the shape of raised grains, bags or filaments. It can be skin-colored or dark brown, with different shapes, about a few millimeters in size, no discharge or blood when squeezed, and rarely causes pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although skin polyps affect the appearance, fortunately most of them do not affect health and are not a sign of cancer. At present, the medical field generally infers that the skin is caused by long-term friction or overweight, and it may also be related to factors such as physical function, family genetics, age, hormones, or improper wound treatment. Since skin polyps are usually benign, they will not evolve into skin cancer. So patients don't need to panic too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms. Lin was relieved, but she had another worry: "Is this a skin disease? Is it infected by others? Will I pass the germs on to my family?" Unlike skin warts, skin polyps do not originate from infection. It will not infect others; however, there are also patients who think it is unsightly and hope to remove the granulation. There are some "earth cannon" methods in the market, such as tying them with hair or thread, cutting them off with scissors, and burning them with smoke. These methods have Opportunity to cause wound infection or continued bleeding, instead poses a risk. To get rid of skin polyps, you should seek medical advice. The doctor will take laser treatment, electrocautery or surgical treatment according to the patient's condition. Laser therapy uses carbon dioxide laser gasification and removal of polyp tissue, while cauterizing the skin surface to restore smooth skin, the process is safe and fast; electrocautery uses low-voltage electric probes for electrocautery; surgery uses surgical scissors to remove skin polyps , and most wounds do not require sutures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While skin polyps are not a health hazard, they should not be taken lightly. If you find abnormal appearance changes in polyps, such as enlargement, discoloration, bleeding, etc., you should seek medical advice as soon as possible, and professional medical personnel will conduct further examination and judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Practitioner Dr Yuen Ching Yee<\/p>\n\n\n\n