What causes skin tags and how can i get rid of them?

Answer 1

What is a skin tag?

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.
What does a skin tag look like under a microscope?

The outer layer of the skin (the epidermis) shows overgrowth (hyperplasia) and it encloses an underlying layer of skin (the dermis) in which the normally-present collagen fibers appear abnormally loose and swollen.
What problems do skin tags cause?

Usually none. This tiny skin growth generally causes no symptoms unless it is repeatedly irritated as, for example, by the collar or in the crotch.
How are skin tags treated?

In cases in which a skin tag is irritated or cosmetically unwanted, treatment may be done by freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen, tying off the tag with a thread or suture so as to cut off the blood supply, or cutting off (excising) the tag with a scalpel or scissors.
Is there another medical name for a skin tag?

A skin tag is medically also termed a cutaneous papilloma or an acrochordon. However, a skin tag is best known as a skin tag.

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Answer 3

You can get rid of them by putting a piece of cotton round it a tighten it everyday. Eventually the tag will fall off as you cut of the blood supply to it.

My younger sister has done this twice and it worked

Or go see you GP they should be able to remove it

Answer 4

Skin tags are caused by a sudden overgrowth of skin cells, but nobody knows why. Some individuals seem more susceptible and it can run in families. You shouldn't try to get rid of them yourself since they tend to bleed a great deal, but your doctor can freeze them off which is painless.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Causes of skin tags:
The main causes of skin tags are :-

Acne: In a chronic condition, acne may cause skin tags.
Hormones imbalances: Hormones abnormalities may also cause skin tags.
Obesity: They tend to be more numerous in obese persons and in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Actinic keratosis: Actinic keratosis, may also lead to the condition of skin tags.
Allergic reaction:Allergic reaction to a medicine amy also causes a skin change, or develop a skin tags.
Autoimmune diseases : The autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and scleroderma may cause skin tags.
Bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo and cellulitis may also a factor for the development of this disease.
High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acrogmegaly, may also produce skin tags.
Insulin resistance: Skin tags are also seen with increased frequency in patients with insulin resistance.
Viral infections: The viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles may lead to the condition of skin tags.
Liver problems,such as hepatitis may also cause skin tags to develop in the body.
Overexposure to the sun, such as a severe, blistering sunburn during childhood, may also lead to the condition of skin tags.
Repeated exposure to X-rays, chemicals, and radioactive substances, are also the main factors of skin tags.


Treatment of skin tags:
Some important treatment of skin tags includes:

Skin tags do not need treatment.
The growth of skin tags may be removed by surgically.
When a skin tag is irritated or cosmetically unwanted, treatment may be done by freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen, tying off the tag with a thread or suture so as to cut off the blood supply, or cutting off (excising) the tag with a scalpel or scissors.
Some people have their skin tags disappear if they take chromium picolinate 200 mcg twice a day.
Chromium polynicotinate can also be taken and is sold under the name Natrol ChromeMate .
Herbal remedies for skin tags:
Vitamin E: Diets rich in olive oil and using safflower oil as a substitute for vegetable oil will provide much-needed vitamin E.
The following herbs have traditionally been used to treat skin tags:-
ALOE GEL: The gel has antiviral & antibacterial properties.
ASTRAGALUS: Use of the tincture or capsules boosts the immune system.
BLACK WALNUT: The tincture is also used to treat skin tags.
COMFREY :Creams and infusions can be used for the treatment of skin tags

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

They are genetic and you can have them removed with a little snip in the drs office...

Answer 9

Skin tag?