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Skin tags, genital warts and penile papules are more common than you might think, and in most cases can be quickly and effectively removed using Sterex Advanced Electrolysis (ACP) in only one or two minor, non-surgical treatments.
Our Specialist Practitioners hold advanced genital lesion removal clinics, which include a thorough complimentary consultation, treatment plan and enhanced aftercare with a free follow-up review.
With same-day treatment available, you can avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists and be treated in complete confidence. We are a CQC-regulated medical clinic.
At your free consultation, your Specialist Aesthetic Practitioner assesses your area of concern and suitability for Sterex Advanced Electrolysis (ACP), and discusses the likely outcome, cost and what to expect.
Before treatment, a strong topical anaesthetic is applied to minimise discomfort.
During treatment, the tip of a fine probe discharges a small electrical current to gently destroy and seal the lesion, protecting the area from bacteria.
After treatment, you receive aftercare instructions and products, plus a free follow-up review to assess healing.
For some concerns only one treatment is necessary; more may be needed depending on the number and severity of lesions. In some complex cases you may be assessed by a Dermatologist before treatment.
Anal and peri-anal skin tags present as small, flesh-coloured growths of extra skin around the anus. They are usually harmless and are only problematic if they become irritated by tight clothing, if they grow in size, or if they cause worry and embarrassment. Skin tags are best treated by a medical professional and you should not attempt to treat them at home due to risk of harm or infection.
Anal skin tags must not be confused for haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids usually cause functional issues, discomfort and bleeding. You should consult a Dermatologist, GP or a pharmacist if this is the case as you can be treated with over the counter topical creams.
Like most skin tags, vaginal skin tags (and skin tags on the vulva) appear as soft, flesh-coloured flaps of extra skin attached to the vulva, vagina or surrounding genital area. They are harmless but can catch on clothing, become irritated, or simply cause self-consciousness.
Vaginal and vulval skin tags are easily and precisely removed by our experienced practitioners using Sterex Advanced Electrolysis, with minimal discomfort and minimal downtime. Treatment is carried out discreetly and sensitively in our CQC-regulated Holborn clinic, often on the same day as your consultation.
Anyone can develop skin tags on the penis shaft, foreskin, scrotum or around the penis. Like other skin tags they are generally harmless, but can become uncomfortable or irritated by tight clothing such as gym wear, and many patients simply dislike their appearance.
Sterex Advanced Electrolysis is a quick, precise treatment with minimal downtime, and our expert practitioners aim to achieve the best possible aesthetic outcome for skin tags on the penis and surrounding skin.
Genital warts are most commonly caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and are easily transmitted via sexual contact.
Genital warts look very similar to skin tags – flesh-like growths on the genitals, including the rectum, penis and vagina, which tend to spread.
Sterex Advanced Electrolysis is a precise lesion removal treatment, which is quick and causes minimal discomfort. Luckily genital warts can easily be removed in just one or two treatments depending on the severity.
Pearly penile papules usually appear as several small bumps, which can have a white pearl-like sheen, and are typically found on the shaft of the penis. It is thought that one in four men can develop papules in their lifetime.
Penile papules are not caused by an infection and are therefore not contagious and are usually harmless.
Patients tend to seek penile papule removal for cosmetic reasons.
A cherry angioma is a red or purple spot, which can develop anywhere on the body, including the genitals.
Cherry angiomas are made up of blood vessels and are early removed using Sterex Advanced Electrolysis.
Skin tags frequently develop in the groin, pubic area and inner thighs, where skin naturally folds and rubs. Friction from clothing, sweating and hormonal changes all contribute.
These skin tags in the private area are harmless but easily caught or irritated and, like all genital skin tags, are best assessed and removed by a medical professional rather than treated at home, to avoid harm or infection.
Genital skin tags and genital warts can look similar because of where they appear, but they are different conditions and are treated differently. The key difference is that genital warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and are contagious, whereas skin tags are non-viral and not contagious.
| Feature | Genital skin tags | Genital warts |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | Friction, sweating, hormones — non-viral | HPV (a sexually transmitted virus) |
| Contagious? | No | Yes |
| Appearance | Soft, flesh-coloured flaps of skin | Small flesh-coloured growths that can cluster & spread |
| Treatment | Sterex Advanced Electrolysis (ACP) | Sterex Advanced Electrolysis (ACP) |
If you’re unsure whether you have a skin tag or a wart, our practitioners can confirm the difference quickly and discreetly at your consultation, and remove either safely, usually in one or two sessions.
Using Sterex Advanced Electrolysis we also treat anal and peri-anal skin tags, pearly penile papules, genital cherry angiomas, genital skin flaps and (with Dermatologist approval) moles. Anal skin tags should not be confused with haemorrhoids, which cause functional issues, discomfort and bleeding. If you suspect haemorrhoids, consult a dermatologist, GP or pharmacist.
Genital skin tag and wart removal at London Real Skin starts from £300. The exact price depends on the size and number of lesions and the area being treated, and is confirmed at your free consultation. Flexible monthly finance options are available.
Because the NHS considers most genital skin tags medically harmless, this treatment is rarely offered on the NHS. Private removal lets you be seen and treated quickly and in confidence.
Both appear as small, flesh-coloured growths. The main difference is that genital warts are caused by HPV, a contagious virus, while skin tags are non-viral and not contagious.
Skin tags tend to develop from friction, sweating and hormonal changes. Our practitioners can confirm which you have at your consultation.
Yes. Vaginal and vulval skin tags are easily and precisely removed using Sterex Advanced Electrolysis, discreetly and with minimal discomfort, in our CQC-regulated Holborn clinic.
Yes. Skin tags on the penis shaft, foreskin and scrotum are removed quickly and precisely with Sterex Advanced Electrolysis, with minimal downtime.
The safest option is to see a medical professional. Sterex Electrolysis is the most effective minimally-invasive, non-surgical treatment and can often be carried out the same day as your consultation.
In most cases genital skin tags and warts are harmless, but they can grow, become irritated or painful, and cause embarrassment, the most common reason patients seek removal.
Treatment starts from £300, with the final price confirmed at your free consultation based on the size, number and area of the lesions. Monthly finance is available.
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins that can be painful, itchy and bleed. Anal skin tags are small growths of excess skin that usually only become uncomfortable from friction. If you suspect haemorrhoids, speak to a Dermatologist, GP or pharmacist.