2007-03-17 06:36:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
A skin tag is a common, benign condition which consists of a bit of skin that projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags can vary quite a bit in appearance. They may be smooth or irregular, flesh colored or more deeply pigmented, and either simply be raised above the surrounding skin or have a stalk (a peduncle) so that the skin tag hangs from the skin.
Where do skin tags occur?
Skin tags can occur almost anywhere there is skin. However, favorite areas for tags are the eyelids, neck, armpits (axillae), upper chest, and groin.
Who tends to get skin tags?
They are much more common with age beginning in middle age and they tend to be somewhat more prevalent in women than men.
Is a skin tag a tumor?
Yes, it is in the sense that it is a growth. However, it is a benign (harmless and not a malignant) condition.
2007-03-17 06:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by BEADIE M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 'vertical mole' - a little tag of skin that grows up from the surface. Not necessarily harmful, not necessarily indicative of something else going on. Still a good idea to have a medical professional look at them especially if they are recurrent, clustered, or oddly shaped or colored.
2007-03-17 13:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Little pieces of skin that are attatched to your body. They are usually harmless and sometimes they even just go away on their own. They can be located anywhere on the body. If they are giving you problems like ripping when you change your clothes or if they just get irritated by your clothes rubbing up against them, then it is probably best to see a dermatologist. Whatever you do, don't try to take it off yourself. I know my husband and I were meant for each other when I found out that he cut his off with scissors (I had done the same thing). With both of us it hurt like crazy and it wouldn't stop bleeding. I do not reccomend doing that. Good Luck!
2007-03-17 13:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a little piece of skin that hangs off the rest of your skin. Sometimes it can look a bit like a mole, other times it's colorless. I'm not sure what causes them but usually they're harmless, but I wouldn't suggest ripping one off. I think a dermatologist can remove them.
2007-03-17 13:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by bashleyf2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is those little bits of extra skin like a mole, but flesh colored. in spanish it's a "veruga" people tie a human hair around them to cut off the blood supply and they fall off.
2007-03-17 13:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin tag look like a mole its thin black color to ugly but I Suggest one best skin product without going to the doctor yes to refer http://saniskinreviews.in its relay amazing to product your skin clear to remove your skin tags,pimples,blackheads after u look like beautiful bye.
2014-09-12 05:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tiny lesion on your skin usually more than one in one area, like a mole but the same color as you skin. They can easily be removed.
2007-03-17 13:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by Nette 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they look like the things inside a dogs ear that are the same color as ur skin they bare a resemblence to small fingers they can be surgically removed and can be anywhere on you
2007-03-17 13:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by maiya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Little pieces of skin that hang off the neck-my grandma had them and so do I. You can have them burned off but I hear they really stink.
2007-03-17 13:40:35 · answer #9 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS ONE OF THOSE LITTLE MOLE LOOKING THINGS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED DOWN TO YOUR SKIN
2007-03-17 13:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋