Skin Tags
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, soft, flesh-coloured growths that often appear in body creases like the neck, armpits, and groin due to friction. These benign growths are connected to the skin by a thin stalk and can vary in size, texture, and shape. While they are harmless and not cancerous, skin tags can become more common with age and may cause self-consciousness or irritation. At Clinic Dermatech, our experienced dermatologists provide safe, gentle treatments to remove skin tags, restoring smooth and clear skin.
What is Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, painless growths that hang off the skin by a thin stalk. They are made of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels surrounded by skin, and are completely benign. Skin tags most commonly appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids, under the breasts, and in the groin area. While they pose no health risk, they can become irritated by clothing or jewellery and are often a cosmetic concern, especially when they appear in visible clusters.
Causes of Skin Tags
- 1Friction from skin rubbing against skin, particularly in body folds and creases
- 2Weight gain or obesity, which increases the number of skin folds and friction points
- 3Hormonal changes, including those during pregnancy, which can trigger new growth
- 4Aging, as skin tags become more common after the age of 40
- 5Genetics, with a family history of skin tags increasing the likelihood
- 6Insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, which are associated with higher occurrence
- 7Wearing tight clothing or jewellery that rubs repeatedly against the skin
- 8Conditions like PCOS that involve hormonal imbalances
Prevention Tips
- 1Maintain a healthy body weight to reduce the number of friction-prone skin folds
- 2Wear loose, breathable clothing that minimises rubbing, especially around the neck and underarms
- 3Keep skin folds clean and dry to reduce irritation and friction
- 4Avoid wearing heavy jewellery or necklaces that press against the neck if skin tags are common there
- 5If you have insulin resistance or diabetes, manage your blood sugar levels with the guidance of your doctor
- 6Do not attempt to pull, tie, or cut off skin tags at home, as this can cause bleeding and infection
- 7Consult a dermatologist for safe removal if skin tags are growing, multiplying, or causing discomfort
- 8Regular skin checks can help identify and manage new growths early
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