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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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

What's The Difference Between Warts And Moles

Although moles and warts may look identical, they are not related. They are thought to be because they are often alike. Warts are defined as small areas of long-standing viral infection. Moles are described as highly pigmented skin areas of melanin, a substance responsible for the general skin coloring. Warts will vary in their appearance. Warts are not dangerous but can...