Skin Tags

Skin tags are skin growths that look like a piece of hanging skin. They are more common than you may think and can grow anywhere on your body. Some of the most common places for skin tags include the underarms, on the eyelids, under the breasts and around the neck. Skin tags often grow on places where your skin rubs against other skin or clothing. Skin tags vary in size and color; however, most skin tags are flesh-colored and about the size of a raisin. Some are brown and can grow as large as a big grape.

Skin tags are also known as acrochordon or soft fibroma. A dermatologist may also use the term fibroepithelial polyp or cutaneous paplilloma. These are terms used to describe a non cancerous skin growth. Many people assume that a skin tag is just a wart. This is not the case.  It’s important to keep in mind that nearly half of the populations have developed a skin tag at one time in their life. While some people get several skin tags all over their body, others do not. In most cases, skin tags are more prevalent in adulthood and those over 60. However, children and toddlers can also develop skin tags. Skin tags are not present at birth and instead are acquired over time. This could be caused by hormones or by friction or for some other unknown reason. Skin tags appear more readily on those who are overweight due to the increased friction between skin and clothing. Studies have also suggested that skin tags are more common during pregnancy due to the changing hormones. Those diagnosed with


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