Skin tags are benign tumors of the skin. They commonly occur in creases or folds of the skin. They are not dangerous, but they can be removed for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons.<\/p>\n
It is not clear exactly what causes skin tags, but it may happen when clusters of collagen and blood vessels become trapped inside thicker pieces of skin. As they are more common in skin creases or folds, they may be mainly caused by skin rubbing against skin.<\/p>\n
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Benign conditions such as moles, warts and seborrheic keratoses, as well as malignant skin cancers, including melanomas. Also, in rare cases, development of multiple skin tags may be a sign of an underlying hormonal or endocrine syndrome, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or acromegaly.<\/p>\n
Any new growth on your skin can be a cause for concern, especially if it changes quickly. Given the danger of skin cancer, it\u2019s important to have any new growth checked by a dermatologist.<\/p>\n
Unlike certain types of moles that may appear on your body, skin tags are not cancerous. However, it\u2019s possible to mistake skin tags for other lesions that may be cancerous. Your dermatologist will ultimately determine whether this is the case.<\/p>\n
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Will Skin Tags Grow Back After Being Removed? Skin tags do not grow back after removal. If you develop other skin tags in the same place after removal, you may just be prone to having them in that area. Unlike certain types of moles that may appear on your body, skin tags are not cancerous. However, it’s possible to mistake skin tags for other lesions that may be cancerous.<\/p>\n
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