Skin Tags Symptoms
Common symptoms of skin tags include: (2)
- Small, soft, flesh-colored or brown growths that are attached to the skin.
- Usually found in exposed body areas where skin rubs against clothing or other wearables – such as the neck, armpits, groin, eyelids, and under the breasts.
- They are usually painless, but may become irritated or inflamed if rubbed or scratched.
- Skin tags are generally small, ranging in size from 1mm to 5cm.
- They may appear singly or in clusters.
- They are more common in overweight people, pregnant women, and people with diabetes.
- Skin tags do not usually require treatment, but may be removed if they cause discomfort or for cosmetic reasons.