SKIN TAGS
Skin tags are small, benign growths that commonly appear on the skin, especially in areas where there’s skin-to-skin friction, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and eyelids. They are not harmful or contagious, but may find them bothersome or unappealing.
Key Facts About Skin Tags
Causes
They’re often associated with skin friction and sometimes with factors like aging, weight gain, and genetic predisposition.
Symptoms
They are soft, small, flesh-colored or slightly darker growths that usually don’t cause pain unless irritated.
Treatment
While they don’t require treatment, skin tags can be removed if they’re irritating or unwanted. Options include:
- Cryotherapy: Freezing the skin tag off.
- Excision: Cutting it off with a scalpel.
- Cauterization: Burning it off using heat.