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How to Handle Skin Tags

February 26, 2015

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So you’re doing your skin check, making note of new moles, freckles and growths. You notice a small piece of skin on your arm or on your neck. Before going into a frenzy and speed-dialing your dermatologist, compare it to the characteristics of skin tags.

Does it look like a bump or mole? Does it hurt to touch? If your answer is yes, then call your dermatologist and schedule that appointment. If not, then you are dealing with a skin tag. Skin tags are benign growths caused by friction of skin rubbing against itself. When skin on your arm, neck, armpits or even eyelids frequently rubs against itself, it can cause a thin stalk of skin to form and hang off your body. Other than the growth, there are no additional symptoms or dangers from skin tags. Bear in mind that repetitive friction and wearing tight clothes contribute to skin tag formation.

Skin tags are very common, affecting roughly 25 percent of the population. They can be removed by one of our certified dermatologists. Call and schedule an appointment today!

If you have any questions about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

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