Information about Skin Tags – Skin Solution Clinic Vancouver
Have you ever noticed a small, flesh-colored growth on your skin and wondered what it was? If so, you may have had a skin tag.

WHAT ARE SKIN TAGS?

Skin tags are benign (noncancerous), fleshy growths that often form in creases or folds of the skin. They’re usually very small – only a few millimeters in diameter – but they can grow to be a few centimeters in size. While they’re not dangerous, skin tags can be irritating and unsightly. If you want to get rid of them, there are a few options available. Keep reading to learn more about skin tags and how to remove them.

Skin tags are made up of a small core of fibers and ducts, surrounded by skin. They can vary in color from flesh-colored to slightly darker or even black. Skin tags may have a stalk (a thin “stem”) that connects them to the surrounding skin, or they may be flush with your skin’s surface. They can often be removed without any scarring or other signs that they were ever there.

WHERE DO PEOPLE GET SKIN TAGS?

Skin tags are most common on the neck, armpits, torso, and eyelids. They may also form in areas where skin rubs against skin – such as between the upper thighs or under the breasts. Skin tags are more likely to develop in people who are overweight or have diabetes, and they may be hereditary.

HOW TO REMOVE SKIN TAGS:

There are several ways to remove skin tags. Over-the-counter treatments such as creams and freezing solutions can be used, though both of these methods can cause skin irritation. If you want a more permanent solution, your doctor may recommend cryotherapy (freezing the skin tag off with liquid nitrogen) or surgical removal. In some cases, your doctor may be able to remove them without anesthesia.

SKIN TAG REMOVAL IN VANCOUVER:

No matter which method you choose for removing skin tags, it’s important that you speak with a professional first and get their approval before trying any treatment. The knowledgeable doctors at Skin Solution can help assess your situation and advise you on the best course of action.


Thanks for reading! We hope this information helps you understand skin tags and the removal options available to you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us.

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