Skin tags (Acrochordons) are small hanging skin growths connected by a thin stalk. Very common and 100% benign.
General Information:
- Appearance: Small pieces of skin hanging — skin-colored or slightly darker.
- Size: Usually 1-5mm — rarely larger.
- Common locations: Neck, armpits, under breasts, groin, eyelids.
- Causes: Skin friction, genetics, obesity, pregnancy, insulin resistance.
- Not contagious and don't turn into cancer.
Removal Methods:
- Electrocautery: Fastest — burns the tag base. No bleeding. Heals in days.
- Scissor snipping: For small tags — quick snip with pressure. No anesthesia for very small ones.
- Cryotherapy: Liquid nitrogen — falls off in days.
- Ligation: Tying the base with thread — falls off on its own within a week.
Tips:
Don't try removing them at home — causes bleeding and infection.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we remove dozens of skin tags in one session quickly and painlessly.