How to treat anal skin tags, the pathogenesis is actually like this

The so-called anal skin tag is a tumor composed of loose connective tissue, similar to the connective tissue of the nipple layer, which contains many capillaries. The editor suggests that the best way to treat this disease is surgical removal. Never apply ointment, otherwise it will only aggravate the condition and even cause symptoms of anal eczema.

The pathogenesis of anal skin tags is still unclear. The tumor is composed of loose connective tissue, similar to the connective tissue of the papillary layer, which contains many capillaries. There are 3 types according to tissue pathology.

1. The filigree type can be seen with epidermal hyperkeratosis, acanthosis and papilloma-like hyperplasia. There are numerous dilated lymphatic vessels. Nevus cells can be seen in some cases (30%).

2. In the pedunculated type, the epidermis becomes thinner, the basal cells are flatter and have darker pigmentation, and sometimes the dermis is very thin. The center is composed of mature fat cells.

3. The papular type shows regular acanthosis and hyperkeratosis of the epidermis, and occasionally horn cysts.

The so-called hemorrhoids that you can find outside the anus are usually "skin tags". Some people have more, and some people have less. If the tumor is not discovered by touch, there are generally few symptoms, no bleeding, and no prolapse or dragging. This is actually just like everyone's face, some are beautiful and some are ugly, but generally speaking, no one would consider having surgery to change it. Unless some people want to have plastic surgery.

Clinically, it is found that many patients over-treat these skin tags by washing and rubbing them, and they seem to be unwilling to stop until the skin tags are treated. As a result, chronic damage to the skin around the anus occurs, causing itching and pain. In severe cases, it is called perianal eczema, and then various ointments are applied. Little do they know that such an approach will only aggravate the condition. Most antipruritic drugs contain hormones. Although they can relieve itching in the short term, the itching will recur as soon as the drugs are stopped.

Therefore, on the one hand, do not over-stimulate the skin tags at the anus. If you have any concerns, you should go to a specialist hospital for follow-up. On the other hand, if symptoms have already occurred, it is recommended to reduce physical and chemical stimulation around the anus.