Maybe you noticed it after your shower or while getting dressed – a small, soft piece of extra skin on your neck, under your arms, or in another area where skin tends to rub together. You likely have a skin tag.
Skin tags are extremely common and typically are nothing to worry about, but they can be bothersome. At Florida Dermatology Specialists, our expert team is here to investigate your skin tag and provide solutions to improve your comfort and confidence.
A skin tag, also known as an acrochordon, is a small, benign growth that usually appears as a soft, flesh-toned or slightly darker piece of skin. These tags often form where the skin rubs against other skin or materials, such as clothing. The most common areas where skin tags appear include the eyelids, groin, neck, underarms, and under the breasts.
Skin tags are composed of collagen fibers, blood vessels, and skin tissue. And while they are non-cancerous, they can catch on clothing or jewelry, become irritated, or cause cosmetic concerns.
While the exact cause of a skin tag can be unclear, several factors are known to increase the likelihood of developing a tag, including:
Skin tags are more common later in life and often develop gradually.
In most cases, you do not need medical treatment for a skin tag. However, if the tag is causing pain, bleeding, or interfering with daily activities, you may want to discuss removal with a dermatologist.
One thing you do NOT want to do is try to remove the tag yourself, which can result in bleeding, infection, or scarring. An experienced dermatologist can properly diagnose your skin tag and remove it safely through various options, including cryotherapy, or freezing the skin tag, and surgical excision.
Our team can also discuss ways to reduce irritation that may cause future skin tags and work with you to monitor new or changing growths that may develop. With personalized care and guidance, you can address your skin tags confidently and improve your long-term skin health.
Although skin tags are usually harmless, a board-certified dermatologist should evaluate any new or changing growth to ensure the growth is benign and rule out other skin conditions that may require treatment.
At Florida Dermatology Specialists, we offer safe, in-office skin tag removal using proven techniques to minimize discomfort and support healing.
Say goodbye to skin tags. Book a consultation with us at the Florida Dermatology Specialists practice location nearest to you, or click here:
