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Skin Tag
A skin tag is a soft noncancerous growth that occurs on the skin. It appears as a skin hanging and may have a peduncle or a stalk; hence easy to differentiate it from other skin conditions. A skin tag may be found on any part of the body but occur mostly around folds or where skin rubs against other skin such as the breasts area, groin area and eyelids. Skin tags are generally harmless, but people remove them for cosmetic reasons and to reduce the irritation that they may bring when rubbed, using skin tag removal processes.
Types of Skin Tag
There is no specific classification of skin tags, but few parameters are used to classify them. These include:
•Sizes– There are small skin tags with a diameter of 2 mm to 1 cm and bigger ones with a diameter of up to 5 cm
Color– Skin tags can be either pink or black depending on the skin type and color
Even with the appearance differences, the only known type of skin tag is the noncancerous benign that can be found on any part of the body.
Cause of Skin Tag
The definite cause of skin tag is not well documented but many speculations indicate that it may occur when collagen and blood vessels are entrapped inside thick skin. Also, those that occur between creases and folds may be caused by rubbing of the skin. Skin tags have also been related with hyperinsulinemia, a condition where excess much insulin circulates in the blood. Research has shown that skin tag is common to some categories of people, indicating the risk factors as follows:
• Overweight issues
• Heredity issues
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
Are Skin Tag Dangerous?
Any skin condition that does not turn into skin cancer is considered ‘not dangerous’ and skin tag is one of them. However, they may irritate, especially when rubbed by jewel, cloth or other skin and may snag, leading to bleeding, thus inflicting pain. Skin tags are just bothersome and it is necessary to get them removed using various skin tag removal procedures.
Types of Skin Tag Removal
The following procedures are used to remove skin tag depending on the tag’s size, cost and personal preference.
Cauterization
Heat is used to remove the skin tag, and it removes the unwanted tissue that comes with it. Specialized tools channel electricity that will target the tissues, and lead to the removal of the skin tag. Downtime is minimal and you can return to your daily activities after it.
Surgical Removal
Skin tag is removed using a scalpel or scissors. Local anesthesia is used to minimise the discomfort felt.
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen to make the area numb and applied to the skin tag until it changes its color to snow white. This treatment will kill off the cells in the tag, and block the blood supply to it, which will cause the tag to fall off on its own after a few weeks.
Cauterization
Heat is used to remove the skin tag, and it removes the unwanted tissue that comes with it. Specialized tools channel electricity that will target the tissues, and lead to the removal of the skin tag. Downtime is minimal and you can return to your daily activities after it.
Surgical Removal
Skin tag is removed using a scalpel or scissors. Local anesthesia is used to minimise the discomfort felt.
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen to make the area numb and applied to the skin tag until it changes its color to snow white. This treatment will kill off the cells in the tag, and block the blood supply to it, which will cause the tag to fall off on its own after a few weeks.
When to See a Doctor
Moles can also be benign or malignant. Benign moles are symmetrical, non-growing and do not change in shape, size and color. They are also referred to as healthy moles. On the other hand, malignant moles are asymmetrical, growing moles, usually more than 8mm in diameter with a mix of colors and shapes.
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