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

Moles, The 4-Step Check for Detecting Skin Cancer

Moles can turn into cancerous melanomas, so it's important that you check your mole regularly and talk to your doctor about the danger. Follow this 4 step, A-B-C-D, guide when checking your moles and if any of the points are true, be sure to take appropriate action. Asymmetry: If one half of the mole does not match the other half. A mole or birthmark that has skin growth...