Skin Tag Removal

Skin tags are benign skin growths that can be found in nearly half of adults. They look like oval growths on a fleshy stalk, and are typically the color of your skin or a bit darker. They are usually small, between 2-5 mm.

They are simple to remove, but the procedure may vary depending on the size and location. Our medical team can surgically cut them off, freeze them off with liquid nitrogen, or burn them with an electric needle.

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FAQs

  • They typically grow in areas where your skin folds, including your neck, underarms, eyelids, and groin. Although skin tags generally aren’t painful, they may bleed when twisted or torn.

  • Although the precise cause of skin tags is unknown, the growths may be related to the friction of your skin rubbing on body folds.

    One small study found the individuals with the growths had high rates of the human papillomavirus (HPV), suggesting a possible link to the virus. In addition, people with the genetic disorder, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, tend to form a lot of skin tags, suggesting a genetic link.

    Another theory is the tags form as part of the normal aging process as skin loses elasticity.

  • Skin tags tend to occur in men and women with equal frequency. You may have a greater likelihood of getting the growths if you’re obese, diabetic, or if family members have skin tags.