Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, benign growths that typically appear on areas where the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and eyelids. They are composed of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels surrounded by skin and can vary in size from a few millimetres to a few centimetres.
Skin tags is a condition that causes skin-coloured hangs of tissue. Acrochordon is a medical term for it. Skin tags are harmless, painless and non-contagious, unlike other skin conditions, such as warts. They usually appear in areas such as the neck, underarms, eyelids, as well as the groin region varying widely in size and shape. They also occur more frequently in people who are suffering from type-2 diabetes and insulin resistance; and those who are overweight.
Here are some of the common causes of skin tags:
Physical examination of the growth
Medical history assessment
Biopsy may be performed if the skin tag is atypical in appearance
Skin irritation and discomfort
Potential bleeding or infection if the skin tag is accidentally torn
Cosmetic concerns leading to emotional distress
Weight Management
You can effectively manage skin tags by maintaining a healthy weight, as obesity is one of the biggest risk factors associated with developing skin tags.
Monitor Blood Sugar Level
Keeping blood sugar and insulin levels under check help prevent future cases of skin tags.
Avoid Wearing Jewellery
Avoid wearing jewellery and coarse apparels that chafe against skin tags.
