Skin tags are common benign (non-cancerous) skin polyps. This image displays small, benign skin polyps called acrochordons (skin tags). This early adolescent has a single harmless skin tag (acrochordon) on the armpit. This image displays a lesion with a thin "stalk" typical of skin tags (acrochordons). This image displays a typical acrochordon (skin tag) on the neck.
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Skin tags are common benign (non-cancerous) skin polyps.
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Self-Care Guidelines
None necessary.
When to Seek Medical Care
Skin tags are benign in nature, and, therefore, no treatment is necessary. However, you should seek evaluation from a primary care provider or dermatologist if you are either uncertain of the diagnosis or if the skin tag become irritated or painful.
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