What is a Skin Tag?

A skin tag is a harmless tumor that looks like a piece of hanging skin. It is usually narrow where it connects to the skin and then grows to a larger ball or oval. The medical name for a skin tag is "acrochordons".

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Warts, Moles and Skin Tags - Can They Develop Into Cancer?

Skin tags pose no real danger. They will not develop into a cancerous growth. However sometimes they may be irritating especially if they are found around the collar. You may even decide to remove a skin tag for cosmetic reasons. When one considers warts, particular attention needs to be taken in the case of genital warts, since these may be transmitted to others. Moreover...