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

Become Familiar with Different Types of Warts

Warts are bumpy growths on the skin that usually appear in any part of the body. The growth of warts is not considered cancerous and is primarily caused by HPV or human papillomavirus. The characteristics are usually similar with the skin color of the person and can often seem rough; some may be dark in color and smooth to the touch. When the virus has spread from one...