Skin tags, or acrochordon as is the proper medical term, are small flaps of skin which protrude outward from various areas of the body, mainly the face, armpits, abdomen and groin areas. Skin tags occur more frequently on persons who are of middle age and more women than men get skin tags. These skin tags are usually not cause for worry by the individual possessing them; however, the person who has these blemishes may want to have them treated and removed for cosmetic reasons.

Because there are no symptoms related to skin tags, doctors may advise individuals to do nothing with regard to these abnormalities unless they truly want to. However, your skin tags may become irritated and inflamed should they constantly be brushing up against clothing or in areas of friction from other body parts and movements.

Removal Procedures:

Incision: Skin tags are removed with a scalpel or surgical scissors.

Cryosurgery: The skin tags are frozen off, generally with liquid nitrogen.

Suture: Skin tags are frequently tied with a surgical suture material, cutting off blood supply and causing the tissue to die and fall off.

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