Overview

A skin tag (acrochordon) may be a common, possibly inherited condition that manifests as small, flesh-colored growths on a skinny stalk. Skin tags are benign lesions which will sometimes become irritated or traumatized.

Who's at risk?

Skin tags are quite common, and their incidence increases with age. Seen more often in people with somatotropin excess (acromegaly), skin tags are sometimes related to keratosis nigricans , a condition during which areas of skin may become thickened and velvety.

Signs and Symptoms

Skin tags are most commonly found on the eyelids, neck, armpits, and groin area. They are flesh-colored growths on a skinny stalk, ranging in size from small to large.

Self-Care Guidelines

None necessary.

When to Seek Medical Care

Skin tags are benign in nature, and, therefore, no treatment is important . However, you should seek evaluation from a primary care provider or dermatologist if you are either uncertain of the diagnosis or if the skin tags become irritated or painful.

Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe

Skin tags may be treated by:

Ø     Snipping with scissors.

Ø     Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery).

Ø     Destroying it with an instrument providing a small of amount of electrical current (electrodesiccation).

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