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".

Showing posts with label moles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moles. Show all posts

Friday, August 25, 2023

The Most Common Skin Conditions: Dermatitis and Moles

Two of the most common skin conditions are the presence of moles and dermatitis.  Moles can have more serious consequences than the irritation of dermatitis.Moles occur when the cells in the skin that give it its pigment, called melanocytes, grow in clusters.  These cells normally grow throughout the skin, but when too many grow in the same place a mole occurs. ...

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Are Your Warts, Moles Or Skin Tags Hurting Your Confidence?

If you are a teenager and suffer from acne problems in a rather severe way, you know how this may lower your self-confidence. The same applies if you have a wart, mole or skin tag in parts of your body that are visible. Here I am talking about those 'horrible warts', moles or skin tags you may have or think that you have on your face. Unfortunately today's society is quite...

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...

What Are the 5 Main Types of Skin Moles?

Different types of skin moles have different characteristics and properties. It is therefore important to be aware of the main types of skin moles that exist. Skin moles are growths on the skin. They are usually round or oval-shaped. Their color is generally brown but can vary to different shades. They are very common and they can occur all over the body but they occur...

What Causes Skin Moles?

Skin moles are growths on the skin, often round or oval-shaped with a dark color. The color may however vary to different shades. Some skin moles are flat while others are a bit raised from the skin. A skin mole is caused by the melanocyte cells in the skin. These cells produce melanin and are responsible for the color of the skin, eyes and hair. It is formed when melanocyte...

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Different Treatment Options For All Types Of Warts

What is the common factor between moles, warts and skin tags? All are skin problems caused by viral attacks. These are very viral diseases and can spread easily to infect other people's skin. Touch and contact with the skin is sufficient to spread this disease from the infected body to that of an uninfected body. The warts on the skin often take the form of granular and those...