What are skin tags? Q&A with a dermatologist

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Have you ever taken off a piece of jewelry or clothing and noticed what looks like an extra piece of skin? If your answer is yes, do not worry. You probably have a harmless growth known as a skin tag.

Nearly half of all people will develop these benign growths at some point in their life. Skin tags may be irritating and odd-looking, but they are not dangerous. Here’s what Summit Health dermatologist Hee Jin Koh, MD, says you need to know about these growths that stick out or hang on the skin.

What is a skin tag?

Skin tags, also known as acrochorda, are one of the most common conditions that bring patients to the dermatologist. These soft growths are made up of loose collagen fibers that become lodged inside thicker areas of the skin.

Generally, skin tags form within the folds of the neck, armpits, breasts, groin, and eyelids. They are most common in older adults, women, people with diabetes, and individuals who are overweight or pregnant.

What does a skin tag look like?

Skin tags look like small out-pouchings of skin that usually have a thin stalk attached to the body. They are soft and usually flesh-colored or brown. Skin tags are generally harmless, but they can be bothersome if there is repeated friction on the skin from clothing or jewelry.

If I have one skin tag, will I keep getting them?

Dermatologists are not sure exactly why skin tags occur. If you develop one skin tag, you are likely to get more with age. Several skin tags may develop in one location on your body. There is no way to prevent them, but you can reduce your risk by avoiding associated conditions like obesity.

Are skin tags cancerous? Can I remove one myself?

Skin tags are not cancerous. The growths can be left alone if they are not irritating or bothersome to you cosmetically. If you detect any changes — in size, shape, or color — make an appointment with a dermatologist right away.

How can skin tags be removed?

Skin tags can be taken off by a dermatologist. The most common way to remove skin tags is with a surgical scissor. Your dermatologist will numb the area, so you do not feel any discomfort. Other methods include shaving, cauterizing, or freezing the growth. The area will heal in a few weeks.

Can skin tags be removed at home?

You may see some home remedies for removing skin tags if you search online. You should never try and cut a skin tag yourself. If the growth is not properly cauterized or frozen by a physician, it can put you at serious risk for bleeding, infection, and scarring.

Summit Health dermatologists can diagnose and treat skin tags. If you suspect you may have a skin tag, have the growth evaluated to ensure it is not a more serious problem like skin cancer and discuss your options for removal.

Anything else I should know?

Skin tag removal is considered a cosmetic procedure by insurance companies. We recommend that patients assume skin tag removal will not be covered by insurance and inquire about cost of removal prior to scheduling an appointment.

Why they develop, and how to remove them

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If you’ve ever noticed a piece of extraneous tissue sticking out from under your skin, especially around your neck, underarms, or groin, you’re not alone. Skin tags, known to doctors as acrochordons, are growths that are most commonly found in skin folds, such as the armpits. Although the appearance of any type of growth on the skin can be alarming, skin tags are completely harmless and very common. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, they occur in almost half of the adult population. Here’s what you should know about skin tags, including how to remove them.

What are skin tags?

Technically, a skin tag is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor composed of collagen fibers, capillaries and lymphatic vessels. They are usually flesh-colored, about the size of a grain of rice, and look like a small patch of skin connected to the body by a small stalk of tissue called a peduncle. Although they are most commonly found in the folds of skin around the armpits, groin, neck, and sometimes the eyelids, they can also appear on other areas of the body. They tend to affect middle-aged people more than younger people, but they can happen to anyone.

What causes skin tags?

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Scientists don’t really know what causes skin marks. Skin-to-skin friction may play a role, which explains why they tend to form in the folds of the armpits and neck. There may also be a genetic component – if your parents are prone to skin tags, you probably are too. Recent studies have also linked a higher frequency of skin marks to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Hormonal changes also play a role, as many women develop skin marks during pregnancy. Studies of biopsy marks on the skin have shown that some low-risk forms of human papillomavirus (HPV) are often present in tissues. However, the tags themselves are harmless (and not contagious) and do not need to be treated.

How do I get rid of the skin tag?

Just because skin tags are common doesn’t mean they aren’t annoying. If skin tags annoy you because they rub against clothes, get stuck in jewelry, itch, or just because you don’t like the way they look, you may want to remove them. If you really want to get rid of them, you have several different options.

First, most dermatologists recommend having a professional check the marks on your skin. They can be misplaced and you don’t want to ignore a more serious health problem. Your doctor can confirm that your lesions are actually skin marks and are not a sign of something like insulin resistance.

From there, there are several different ways to remove skin tags. The doctor may cut it off with a scalpel, freeze it with liquid nitrogen (like a wart), or cauterize it with an electrical device.

Is it possible to get rid of the skin tag at home?

Because skin tags are not harmful to your health, health insurance plans generally do not cover in-office removal services. It’s considered a cosmetic procedure if the skin tag doesn’t cause much irritation or a tendency to bleed, and can cost hundreds of dollars out of your pocket.

Therefore, it is not surprising that people prefer to remove skin tags without visiting a medical facility. Many dermatologists strongly recommend seeing a licensed doctor to remove skin marks rather than attempting to remove them at home, warning that improper removal can lead to infection and scarring. But some medical authorities say it’s okay to remove small marks at home.

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The UK National Health Service notes that if you have a small skin tag, you can remove it yourself with sterile (we repeat: sterile) scissors, although this seems to us a rather risky proposition. Health authorities warn that you should never attempt to remove a large skin tag yourself due to the risk of bleeding. (Also, do not attempt to remove skin stains on the eyelids or other sensitive areas at home.)

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There are several home devices that are designed to keep idiots away skin tags. Trini Radio has tested a Claritag “squeeze and freeze” skin tag remover that works very similar to a home wart removal kit. A dermatologist-designed gadget available at Walmart and Amazon for $50 for 10 treatments, much cheaper than a visit to the doctor. An easy-to-install tweezer-like device covers a dangling tag on the skin with foam rubber pads soaked in a liquid cooling agent, freezing foreign tissue. The procedure itself takes only a few seconds and is designed to remove skin plaque within two weeks. (It just falls off as the area underneath heals.)

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Other devices, such as the TagBand ($12.50 on Amazon), use a rubber band to cut off the blood supply to the skin tag, achieving the same result: the skin tag dies and falls off within a week or so.

However, while some websites recommend using essential oils such as tea tree oil to treat skin marks, there is no scientific evidence that these remedies work. This means you should probably stay away from patch and gel removers that advertise their natural ingredients.

If you have a lot of skin marks, especially large ones, or if they are on your face, eyes or groin, you are out of luck – you should see a doctor to have them removed.

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SKIN TAG – harmful or not?

Introduction

In dermatology, any medical condition that can affect the skin, hair, nails or mucous membranes is studied, researched, diagnosed and treated.

A medical professional with experience in this field is called a dermatologist.

As the largest organ in the body, the skin is essential for protecting internal organs from germs and damage, like a barrier. In addition, it is believed that it indicates the level of health of the entire human body, which is why dermatology is so important in identifying and treating various diseases.

Many people suffer from symptoms of one or more dermatological conditions at some point. These conditions can affect hair, skin, or nails. Skin problems account for nearly one out of every six doctor visits. The following are some of the more common dermatological conditions: acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, warts, and skin cancer.

A skin mark that has turned black or purple may be referred to as a thrombosed or clotted skin mark. When the blood supply of the skin mark is insufficient, this occurs. These skin marks usually disappear on their own in 3 to 10 days.

What are skin tags?

Small, benign growths known as skin marks (acrochordons) are usually the same color as the skin. They often resemble a mass of skin tissue growing from a small stem. Sometimes they can be darker and resemble a raised mole. Most skin marks range from 1 to 5 mm, although some can be several centimeters.

Research suggests that half of all adults will receive at least one skin tag during their lifetime.

The general health of the person should not be affected by skin marks. However, they may not be very aesthetically pleasing and can make a person feel self-conscious if they are on the face or neck.

Health worker’s skin mark removal method may be helpful. Sometimes a growth that looks like a skin mark can be something else, such as a wart, a skin condition, or skin cancer. A dermatologist or licensed healthcare professional should be consulted for an accurate diagnosis.

What does a skin tag look like?

Skin marks are usually tiny, soft, skin-colored growths on the skin. They can vary in size and color from a few millimeters to five.

Skin marks are usually found on the neck, chest, genital area, or armpits. They can also develop on the eyelids or under the folds of the buttocks. Skin marks may look like warts, but they are usually described as smooth and soft and hanging off the skin.

Types of skin marks

Various types of skin marks can be designed. Traditional skin marks, keratoses, and benign lesions are listed among the most common types.

Traditional Skin Tags

This type represents most of the skin tags. They generally don’t need medical treatment, they don’t usually get sick or uncomfortable, and they stay small.

Keratosis

This skin problem can cause pimples on the buttocks, cheeks or shoulders. The patches feel dry to the touch and have a rough appearance, but they usually do not hurt.

Benign lesions

Skin lesions are noncancerous lumps or pimples on the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the chest, arms, and abdomen.

Another classification can be made depending on the area of ​​the body where the skin mark is located.

Eye/eyelid skin mark

A large eye skin mark can impair vision even if it is safe to do so. Thus, some people may wish to have them removed, while others may wish to get rid of them for aesthetic purposes. A skin mark near the eye can sometimes disappear on its own, and this can happen if the stalk twists and cuts off blood flow to the skin mark. Before consulting with their doctor, people should not attempt to remove skin marks themselves, especially if it is a skin mark on the eyelid. In the office, doctors can easily remove skin marks, reducing the risk of infection from poor removal. Removal of eyelid skin marks can be done using various methods.

Ear skin tag

Ear tags, which can also be called an accessory tragus or remnant of a branching cleft, are benign growths composed of skin and sometimes cartilage. Ear tags are usually found on the face or in front of the ear.

Buttock/anus skin mark

Anus skin mark is a benign skin growth. Hemorrhoids and anal fissures are the most common anus disorders that cause this. These marks may not irritate or bother some people, but for others they may cause appearance or hygiene concerns.

You can feel soft hemorrhoids on the outside of the anus if you have external hemorrhoids. Although it is often painless, skin mark hemorrhoids may develop. The blood clot will spread over this area of ​​skin until it is absorbed by the body, turning it into a skin mark. The skin patches are often the same shade as the rest of your skin, or sometimes a little lighter. Soft hemorrhoidal tissue is usually spherical and does not become much larger than a fingernail in size.

Anal skin marks can be removed simply and quickly, just like typical skin marks on other parts of the body. They are also often found associated with internal hemorrhoids. Left untreated, internal hemorrhoids cause itchy skin and can become uncomfortable. Therefore, it may be beneficial to seek treatment. However, skin marks from hemorrhoids are often overlooked because so many people don’t realize how easy they are to treat and eliminate. They may also feel too ashamed to ask a doctor to remove them.

Hemorrhoid skin marks are usually removed in the office. Because the skin marks are on the outside of the anus, the doctor can access and remove them. Patients rarely need to go to the hospital. The dermatologist will inject a pain reliever around the skin tag during surgery to reduce any discomfort.

Nipple skin tag

Skin tags can appear anywhere on the body, including the breast area, so they are often found on the nipple. One can relax knowing that the skin mark on their nipple is not dangerous at all. They develop as a result of skin wrinkles pressing against each other.

Tongue mark

Tongue mark is common but must be separated from other medical disorders before it can be treated. Human tongues are considered to be muscular organs, not skin. A skin mark that develops under the tongue can be seen differently than one that does so elsewhere. Before confirming it’s a skin tag, there are a few things to consider. If so, the next step is effective treatment.

Skin mark on the nose

Skin mark on the nostrils or nose can be unpleasant and unsightly. For this reason, many people choose to remove skin tags using over-the-counter products. This can be done on your own at home (even if it is not recommended) or with the help of a dermatologist.

Other areas of the body

For example, skin marks under the breast and skin marks in the armpit are also possible.

How skin marks are formed – which skin marks are caused?

Friction is one of the leading causes of skin marks. According to research, skin marks often develop in areas where skin is scratched against other skin or tissue. So let’s say someone finds them in areas like the armpits, under the breasts, in the creases of the thighs, or in the neck area that often rubs against a shirt collar or necklace. In this case, it is not considered a cause for alarm.

In addition, due to friction caused by skin on skin, obesity increases the risk of developing skin marks.

Moreover, type 2 diabetics are more likely to experience them, which research suggests is likely related to weight ratio than to the disease itself.

People should be aware of skin marks because they can indicate early diabetes. According to the researchers, the growth of skin marks may be associated with insulin resistance.

More than others, some families accumulate these growths. Although there is no “skin mark gene” yet, if a number of close relatives have them, one day they may get them due to genetics.

According to several researchers, the reason is probably that the voltage increases with time. Decreased skin elasticity with age is another factor, and tight skin is less likely to irritate than loose skin.

Is it possible to remove skin marks?

As previously mentioned, skin marks are harmless and generally do not cause pain or discomfort. However, if someone’s self-esteem is affected, or if they cling to clothing or jewelry, causing skin marks to bleed, they may consider having them removed.

If someone wants this to be done discreetly, they need a professional dermatological treatment. In cases where the tissue has twisted and died due to lack of blood supply, the skin marks may come out on their own. It is important not to attempt to remove a skin mark without first talking to a dermatologist.

Just like warts are removed, skin marks can simply be burned or frozen. Alternatively, they can be removed surgically, sometimes with a local anesthetic. Skin tags cannot fall off after being frozen or burned, requiring additional treatment. Freezing or burning skin marks can also irritate the skin and temporarily discolor it. The advantage of surgical removal is that it completely removes the skin mark. However, there is a possibility of light bleeding.

Regardless of why skin mark removal is desirable or necessary, several methods of skin mark removal can be used, including cryotherapy, electrosurgery, surgical excision, and ligation.

Cryotherapy

A number of benign (noncancerous) skin conditions can be effectively treated with cryotherapy. Using liquid nitrogen, tiny skin marks and warts can be removed. This method has the advantages of being fast and having a low risk of infection or scarring.

Liquid nitrogen is an icy substance and the top layer of the skin freezes quickly when sprayed. The ice spot will no doubt be red and swollen when the patient leaves, and when it thaws it may sting and itch.

Over the next few days, the site will likely look worse before it improves. After receiving therapy, swelling and blisters often appear within a few hours. The scab will most likely develop 2-3 days after treatment and take 7-10 days to break off, leaving a pink, smooth area.

Electrosurgery

In electrosurgery, a skin marker is burned with an electric current. The dermatologist will first apply a local anesthetic cream to the area before inserting the electrode tip into the skin tag to burn through the surrounding tissue and remove the stalk. The skin mark will disappear after treatment.

Surgical excision

Excision of skin marks is similar to any other operation that involves cutting the skin. With larger skin marks, this may cause some bleeding. However, the operation itself does not cause much discomfort. The likelihood of scarring increases with the size and thickness of the skin tag stem.

However, due to the precision and speed of the cut, any scars will be minor and will fade over time. It is advised to be careful not to disturb the region during healing. Sharp scissors or knives can be used to remove skin marks. Occasionally it is even carried out using specialized scissors or a narrow razor (Dermablade). The skin mark and its surroundings are numb before any cuts are made. For this, a local anesthetic or anesthetic cream is usually used. A healthcare professional will promptly remove the skin tag once the area(s) has been numb. If there is any bleeding, the doctor will apply pressure to the area to stop it.

Results are immediate and skin marks do not usually grow from the same stem. Although a skin mark cannot grow back after it has been removed, it may develop another nearby or in the exact location. The skin mark on the stem will be removed during the excision, allowing the patient to return home without skin marks.

Ligature

Suppose that the skin mark to be removed is small and has a narrow base. In this case, healthcare professionals may even suggest that patients remove them themselves. For example, they may suggest tying the bottom of the skin tag with dental floss or cotton to cut off the blood supply and cause it to fall off.

Laser Skin Mark Removal

Your doctor may first numb the area before using a special laser to remove the skin mark. A minor wound from laser removal may develop, but it will heal.

The cost of skin mark removal varies mainly depending on the technique used. A dermatologist can remove skin tags during an office visit, which typically costs $150 out of pocket because cosmetic procedures are not covered by health insurance.

Can skin marks be cancerous?

The main concern that people who develop skin marks have is “Are skin marks cancerous?”. While the exact causes of developing skin marks remain unknown, the good news is that skin marks are not cancerous and do not pose any other health risks, as skin marks and cancer are not scientifically linked.

Is the skin tag contagious?

Researchers have demonstrated that skin marks do not spread to themselves or others, meaning that this dermatological problem is not contagious.

Skin Tag VS. mole

Moles, also known as nevi, are benign tumors that develop when melanocytes, which are skin cells, produce masses of a more intense pigment known as melanin. Congenital moles are present at birth, while new moles may appear at an individual’s age.

To find out if a person has a skin mark or a mole, it is important to understand the differences between the two. To make a comparison (a mole with a skin mark), moles usually develop deeper under the skin. In contrast, skin marks usually appear on the surface of the skin. Skin marks cannot grow hair, but moles can. The fact that some moles are precancerous and can develop into melanoma distinguishes moles from skin marks.

Skin Tag VS. HPV/Skin Tag VS. genital warts

Two typical skin problems are genital warts and skin marks. Because of where they grow and how they appear, they can be mistaken for each other.

Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), is the main cause of genital warts. Genital warts often appear as lesions or pimples on the surface of the skin that are flat or slightly raised. They may resemble cauliflower and usually feel lumpy or rough. Genital warts, like skin marks, are neither harmful nor cancerous, but they do indicate an infection. Genital warts may go away on their own, but treatment can help prevent them from spreading and relieve any pain they may cause.

The main differences between a skin mark and a genital wart are as follows: skin marks are often smooth, while genital warts are usually scratchy. Skin marks hang off the skin, while genital warts tend to be flat or barely raised. Skin marks often form on their own, although genital warts may occur in clusters.

Skin Tag VS. Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, commonly known as lint, are defined as dilated veins located in the lower rectum and anus, resembling varicose veins. When they form inside the rectum, they are called internal hemorrhoids.

Almost three out of every four adults get hemorrhoids sometimes.

There are many causes of hemorrhoids. However, the cause is often unknown. Fortunately, there are treatments for hemorrhoids that work. Home remedies and lifestyle changes help many people.

Hemorrhoids are uncomfortable, this is how they differ from perianal skin marks. In most cases, perianal skin marks do not bleed, but hemorrhoids do bleed when even minor irritation causes them. Also, warts and perianal skin marks should not be mistaken.

Skin marks during pregnancy

Due to changes in hormone levels, pregnant women may also be more likely to develop skin marks. In places where the skin scrapes against itself, such as the armpits, groin, and neck, skin marks often grow.

Conclusion

Growing skin marks are soft, non-cancerous “bumps” that usually appear in skin folds on the neck, under the arms, between the breasts, in the groin, and on the eyelids.

These lumps are loose collagen fibers lodged within the thicker layers of the skin. Almost half of the population has skin marks, which are also very common.

According to research, older people, those who are overweight, and those with diabetes are also more likely to experience them.

These skin lesions are often painless, but they can become uncomfortable if they get caught between skin, jewelry, or clothing.

Skin marks may resemble other skin conditions, including moles and warts.

Skin marks are best checked by a licensed dermatologist because some moles can be cancerous. Health care professionals or general practitioners can identify skin marks.