What are skin tags?

A skin tag is a common, benign condition which consists of a bit of skin which projects from the surrounding 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 so that the skin tag hangs from the skin.

Who is susceptible to skin tags?

Skin tags typically appear as people age and are quite common in people in their sixties and older. They are more common in women, and a tendency to develop them may run in families. Skin tags also commonly develop following pregnancy. Skin tags can occur almost anywhere there is skin. However, favorite areas for tags are the eyelids, armpits, upper chest, and neck. They do not cause pain unless they become twisted, irritated, or inflamed. At SkinSpirit, we'll remove those on your face and neck.

What are the treatments for the condition?

It is usually not medically necessary to treat skin tags. If they are unsightly or annoying, however, we'll be happy to remove them.