It may be valuable to talk to a dermatologist about the growths to diagnose whether you have skin tags or another skin disorder that can mimic the appearance of a skin tag. The color, texture, size and width of the base can vary. Usually, they are flesh-colored bumps of tissue connected to the skin's surface by a narrow stalk. Skin tags, also called acrochordons, soft fibromas or fibroepithelial polyps, are small noncancerous, or benign, skin growths. It is not recommended that people attempt home remedies. Occasionally, an ophthalmologist may have to remove skin tags close to an eyelid. To avoid unnecessary health risks, however, skin tag removal should be performed under the guidance of a physician. The technique for removing skin tags is simple and usually effective. It is not known what causes skin tags, but the good news is they are not cancerous and do not pose other health concerns. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I do something to get rid of them myself, or do I need to see a dermatologist?ĪNSWER: Skin tags are common, and, as in your situation, they can become even more common as people age. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body.
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