Skin Tags Benefits

Skin tags are harmless little flaps of skin that seem to appear out of nowhere for no reason. If you find a skin tag under your arm or on your neck, there is no need to worry as skin tags are not an early warning sign of skin cancer. In fact, they have no connection with cancer at all, but they may be unsightly and uncomfortable.

Skin tags grow on a stalk and usually develop on the chest, back, neck, under the arms or breasts and in the groin area. Scientists do not know why skin tags develop but most skin tags have two things in common. They develop in families, so the tendency to get them is genetic and they often develop in places where the skin rubs against skin.

Some people are more prone to develop skin tags such as people who are diabetic, obese, pregnant or …show more content…
These are not only unattractive, they may become twisted or start to bleed and interfere with your sight.

In some cases, skin tags may change their appearance. If this happens, we recommend you visit our specialist to have the tag evaluated. It may not be a skin tag at all, but a mole that needs a biopsy to determine if any disease is developing.

There are several methods that we use to remove skin tags, starting with cutting it off with sterile surgical scissors. Other methods are freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen or burning it off with electric cautery. The most important thing we consider when removing a skin tag is to avoid or reduce any bleeding. Our specialist will explain each removal method to you and may recommend the best treatment for the location and size of your skin tags.

Skin tags do not hurt, itch or have discharge, and there is no reason to have them removed if they are hidden and are not annoying. However, they are unattractive and irritating. If they start to bleed, they have a high risk of becoming infected. These are just a few reasons to consider skin tag