Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are soft, small, flesh-colored growths that hang off the skin. They are made up of collagen fibers, blood vessels and a layer of skin. These growths are ...

As you approach middle age, small, benign skin growths better known as skin tags oftentimes begin to form around the eyes, on the back, chest and neck and under the armpits where skin rubs together.

Skin tags are common and generally harmless. However, they can be a symptom of an underlying condition. You should never try to remove skin tags yourself. Doing so could lead to bleeding, scarring, or ...

Skin tag removal by healthcare providers is safer than home removal. Attempting to remove skin tags at home may cause scarring, infection, or excessive bleeding. Skin tags may not need removal unless ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A wart is a hard bump caused by a virus and can be removed with over-the-counter products.  A skin tag is a soft flap of skin usually found in ...

A skin tag is a growth that looks like an extension of your skin. They usually develop in specific areas of your body, such as your neck, groin, or armpits. You can also get a skin tag removed because ...

Skin tags, also called nevi, are small growths that often appear on your skin. Skin tags are painless, noncancerous, and they don’t pose any danger to your health. Skin tags are flesh-toned or ...