Skin TagsWhat are Skin Tags (Acrochordons)?
Although harmless, these common flesh coloured growths are unsightly and easily irritated. They are most commonly seen around the eyelids, neck, the armpit, under the breasts or in the groin. The exact cause of skin tags is unknown although several factors are thought to influence their development including genetics, diabetes, obesity, pregnancy and friction. In some people they develop for no obvious reason. They affect men and women equally and increase in frequency as we age.
Ways We Treat Skin Tags (Acrochordons)
There are a number of treatment options available including cryotherapy, scissor/snip excision and hyfrecation. However, as they are benign, no treatment is also an option. Prevention is important, with a healthy weight recommended to stop their development from unnecessary skin friction.
