Skin Tags
Skin tags are quite common, which can be stated as benign skin-toned growths resembling a small, soft balloon adjourned on a slim stalk. Though, they are harmless, but, it can grow from one to hundreds in number. These might be as small as a compacted pinhead-sized skin ball. While most tags normally are small, which ranges from 2 mm to 5 mm in diameter; some skin tags may grow larger (1 to 5 centimeter) in size. Taking note of its occurrence, they can occur anywhere on the body; especially, the neck and armpits. Some of the other common areas that develop skin tags are upper chest, eyelids, buttock folds, and even groin folds.
As these tags are seen raised from the surface of the skin, their appearance may be smoother. You can identify skin tags grown in brownish shade or skin-colored. These skin tags go off on their own as they get rubbed with clothes or jewelry. At times, there is a need for specialized medical procedures such as cryosurgery, cauterization, ligation, and excision to get rid of skin tags. It should be noted that skin tags present on the eyelid margin is removed by ophthalmologist or eye specialist with the support of dermatologist. The skin tags might hamper your overall appearance, or turn out to be irritable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, the skin tags drop off on their own or being rubbed with cloth or jewellery. But, you need to visit a doctor or dermatologist; if they are painful and bleeding.
There are chances that skin tags may not grow in the same area from where they are removed by a dermatologist. Still, these tags might grow on other areas of the body.
The skin tags might get removed on their own as they get rubbed with other surfaces on the body. Medically, there are skin tag removal procedures available with the dermatologists.