Skin Tags
Skin Tags Causes
It may be caused by high stress levels and usually occurs with people that have diabetes mellitus and pregnant women. It is also said to be hereditary.
Skin Tags Definition
Skin tags or fibroepithelial polyp is a tiny benign tumor that forms mainly in areas where the skin forms creases, like in the neck, groin and armpits. The size of the tumor may range from a grain of rice to the size of a golf ball. Its surface maybe smooth or has an unusual appearance. It is raised in the skin on a fleshy stalk referred to as peduncle.
Skin Tags Diagnosis
It is mainly based on the appearance of the growth of the skin. Skin tags are most likely to occur in areas where rubbing of clothing over skin happens.
Skin Tags Symptoms and Signs
It may appear to have a brown color, fleshy in appearance and smooth. Might also have an irregular shape and looks a lot like pigmented. Skin tags also seem to hang and it can be twisted with relative ease. Symptoms may be different from one individual to another.
Skin Tags Treatment
Treatment involves cauterization, cryosurgery, ligation and excision.