SKIN TAGS

Overview

Skin tags are painless, noncancerous growths on the skin. They’re connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk called a peduncle. Skin tags are common in both men and women, especially after age 50. They can appear anywhere on your body, though they’re commonly found in places where your skin folds such as the:

  • Armpits
  • Groin
  • Thighs
  • Eyelids
  • Neck
  • Area under your breasts

It’s not a good idea to try to remove skin tags on your own. Many websites offer DIY instructions for removing skin tags by tying them off with string or applying a chemical peel. Even in a sterile environment, removing skin tags may cause bleeding, burns, and infection. It’s best to let your doctor handle the job

How to identify a skin tag?

The main way to identify a skin tag is by the peduncle. Unlike moles and some other skin growths, skin tags hang off the skin by this small stalk.

Most skin tags are tiny, typically smaller than 2 millimeters in size. Some can grow as large as several centimeters. Skin tags are soft to the touch. They may be smooth and round, or they may be wrinkly and asymmetrical. Some skin tags are threadlike and resemble grains of rice.

Skin tags may be flesh-colored. They can also be darker than the surrounding skin due to hyperpigmentation. If a skin tag becomes twisted, it may turn black due to a lack of blood flow

What causes skin tags?

It’s unclear exactly what causes skin tags. Since they usually show up in skin folds, friction may play a role. Skin tags are made up of blood vessels and collagen surrounded by an outer layer of skin.

According to a 2008 study, the human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a factor in the development of skin tags.

Insulin resistance, which may lead to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, may also play a role in the development of skin tags. People with Insulin resistance don’t absorb glucose effectively from the bloodstream.

Skin tags are also a common side effect of pregnancy. This may be due to pregnancy hormones and weight gain. In rare cases, multiple skin tags can be a sign of a hormone imbalance or an endocrine problem.

Skin tags aren’t contagious. There may be a genetic connection. It isn’t unusual for multiple family members to have them

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR SKIN TAGS AT: KAYNA
  • CO2 LASER
  • RF CAUTREY
  • CHEMICAL PEELS
(THE TREATMENTS ARE TAILOR MADE AFTER THE DOCTOR HAS DIAGNOSED YOUR SKIN)