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Antonia Fri 23-Dec-16 13:37:01

I have this awful skin tag on my face, right in the middle of my cheek. It sticks out and I feel like a witch. I am not worried about it from a medical point of view but from a cosmetic point of view it stinks. I'm not the world's best beauty in any case but this isn't helping. I mentioned it to my doctor who told me the name of someone who could call with it, but my French isn't brilliant (I lived in France) and I didn't understand everything she said so I didn't follow it up. We will be moving back to the UK next summer so I thought I would leave it until I can speak to an English doctor. Has anyone had this and how did you deal with it? I would ignore it on any other part of my body, but I can't ignore it on my face and it is getting me down. My DGS asked what it was, so it is obviously noticeable.

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Cherrytree59 Fri 23-Dec-16 14:00:28

Hi have had three removed by my doctor (Uk). With no after problems
If you feel you can't wait private hospitals also will remove them.

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Antonia Fri 23-Dec-16 14:14:50

Thank you Cherrytree59. We will be in the UK in May so will try to find someone to remove it. Or I might try the doctor here again.

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tanith Fri 23-Dec-16 14:33:39

Antonia one of the doctors in our practice removes skin tags in the surgery so when you register here maybe there will be someone there who can remove it for you.

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Antonia Fri 23-Dec-16 14:41:33

Thank you Tanith. I have just plucked up the courage to ring the doctors about it and the receptionist gave me the number of the dermatologist. They are on holiday at the moment but I can get an appointment in the new year. I will just have to brush up on the language skills and go for it. Thank you both for your replies, you have given me the incentive I needed! Just love Gransnet!

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Nandalot Fri 23-Dec-16 14:41:47

My son whomlives in Spain had similar on his face and as area her wanted it removed before term. No problems having that done inSpain so should think same for France

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Nandalot Fri 23-Dec-16 14:42:21

Who not whom!

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Charleygirl Fri 23-Dec-16 15:44:57

Most GP surgeries in England have one doctor who does minor ops and this is classed as a minor op. My surgery has a weekly list. I personally would not have anything done there because I do not think that it is the correct environment and space is at a premium.

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TriciaF Fri 23-Dec-16 16:09:48

I wouldn't worry about the language, Antonia. The dermatologist will look at it and know what you want done. Ask your french GP to write a referral letter, and take it with you.
I had a small mole on my arm which was spreading a bit, and after seeing my GP (he sent off a sample) had it cut out by a dermatologist (in Toulouse, France.)
Excellent care and didn't have to wait long.

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Antonia Fri 23-Dec-16 17:38:22

Thank you TriciaF and everyone else for your replies. I will go and see the local dermatologist as soon as I can get an appointment after Christmas.

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Charleygirl Tue 03-Jan-17 08:37:22

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