anal skin tag Treatment in Southampton & Hampshire

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If you’re concerned about anal skin tags and are looking for expert assessment or treatment in Southampton or Hampshire, you’re in the right place. Anal skin tags are extremely common, often harmless, and can affect adults of all ages. Although they are usually benign, they can sometimes become bothersome causing difficulties with cleaning, irritation, or self-consciousness.

Specialist evaluation and effective treatment are available with Mr Nigel D’Souza, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, at Spire Southampton Hospital and Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital in Eastleigh. With extensive experience in benign anal conditions, Mr D’Souza provides discreet, compassionate, and tailored care.

 What Are Anal Skin Tags?

Anal skin tags are small, soft, benign flaps of excess skin that form around the anal opening. They vary widely in size and shape and can appear singly or in clusters. While they are not dangerous and do not turn into cancer, they can create practical challenges and sometimes significant embarrassment.

Symptoms of Anal Skin Tags

Many people have anal skin tags without realising it. However, for some patients, they can cause persistent inconvenience or discomfort.

Common symptoms include:

• A soft lump or flap of skin felt around the anus
• Difficulty cleaning after a bowel movement
• Trapping of stool or debris, leading to irritation
• Itching or mild discomfort
• A sensation of fullness or awareness at the anal margin
• Occasional embarrassment or self-consciousness

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or are simply unsure what a lump might be professional assessment is recommended to exclude other anal conditions.

Anal Skin Tag Treatment Options

 Mr D’Souza offers treatment options for anal skin tags, personalised to your symptoms, concerns, and underlying causes. 

Non-Operative Management

Some anal skin tags can be managed without surgery. As part of your consultation, Mr D’Souza provides tailored advice to:

• Improve bowel habits
• Reduce irritation and swelling
• Minimise recurrence of haemorrhoids or fissures (common underlying causes)
• Optimise fibre and fluid intake

These measures can help keep symptoms under control and support long-term anal health. 

Surgical Removal of Anal Skin Tags

 For patients whose skin tags cause ongoing hygiene problems, irritation, or discomfort—or who simply prefer a definitive cosmetic solution- surgical removal is an effective option.

Key benefits include:

• Smooth, tidy appearance around the anal margin
• Improved hygiene and reduced irritation
• Long-term resolution of symptoms

Skin tag excision is typically performed as a short day-case procedure. Mr D’Souza will discuss fully what to expect, recovery time, and the risks and benefits so that you can make an informed decision. 

Why Choose Mr Nigel D’Souza?

Mr Nigel D’Souza is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoids and other colorectal conditions. He runs a busy NHS practice at University Hospital Southampton and private clinics across Southampton and Eastleigh.

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