Skin tags are small, soft growths on the skin. They are usually skin-coloured but can vary in colour . They also vary in size of a few millimetres but can grow up to several centimetres. They are often mistaken as warts.
What Are Skintags?
Also known as acrochordons, skintags are non-cancerous growths that do not usually cause pain or discomfort. Tags can occur anywhere on the body but are mostly found on the neck (particularly in the groove along the shoulder), armpits, groin and under the breasts. They’re also common on the eyelids and under the folds of the buttocks. Tags can affect both men and women and usually occur after midlife.
They are easily distinguishable from warts because where warts are rough with an irregular surface, tags are soft and smooth. Warts are also flat or slightly raised while tags are knobbly and hang off the skin. Lastly, warts are contagious and spread very easily. A cluster of warts can develop quickly.
So if skintags are benign, should they be removed?
How to Remove Skintags?
Usually, it is aesthetic concern that means people wish to have tags removed. There are proprietary solutions available over the counter but they aren’t always the most effective. It is much better to see a professional dermatologist who will decide the best method of removal which might be to cut, burn or freeze them off. The decision will be based on the size of the tag and the width of the peduncle (stalk) connecting it to the skin.
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