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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Skin Tags Are Generally Benign
Skin tags are small flaps of tissue that hang off the skin. They're usually unpigmented (the same color, roughly, as the surrounding skin), and they are not sensitive to the touch. Skin tags are not usually dangerous and are not associated with any serious medical condition.
On the Other: Skin Tag Problems
Skin tags tend to proliferate where the skin rubs against itself--in the groin, armpits, along the neck and under the breasts. Sometimes, they can become red and irritated, and very occasionally, even infected. Skin tags by definition are benign, but very rarely, a small skin cancer can be mistaken for a skin tag. Sometimes warts (including genital warts) are also mistaken for skin tags.
Bottom Line
Skin tags are always benign, but sometimes they can be confused with other, more serious skin lesions. Skin tags can also become irritated or infected. If a skin tag is causing discomfort, it can be removed. The simplest home removal method is simply to cut the tag off with scissors, although this can be mildly painful and cause minor bleeding. A dermatologist can anesthetize the site and cut, tie or freeze skin tags off.
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