Question 1

do skin tags have roots? i removed what i thought was a skin tag from my penis, it had a long hairlike root

Accepted Answer

Probably a wart: Thanks for your question.  I know you're tough and I admire you for it, but perhaps this is something your physician can help you with. Chances are that the little thing was HPV and it would great if your physician keeps an eye on that part of your body. HPV can give you and those you love worse than warts.

Question 2

are skin tags harmful?

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No: No they are not harmful but they can be somewhat irritating because of their location. They tend to grow around neck lines, bra lines, and underwear lines. Your doctor can easily remove them but insurance often wont pay since it is considered cosmetic.

Question 3

can skin tags grow back?

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Possible: It is possible for skin tags to recur after surgical removal.

Question 4

how do i treat skin tags ?

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Skin tags: Skin tags should be seen by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who will discuss options on how to get rid of them.

Question 5

why am i getting skin tags?

Accepted Answer

See below: A skin tag is a tiny, benign, outpouching of skin that is typically connected to the underlying skin by a thin stalk. Skin tags look like tiny bits of "hanging" skin and typically occur in sites where clothing rubs against the skin or where there is skin-to-skin friction, such as the underarms, neck, upper chest, and groin.

Question 6

can skin tags be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Skin tags are benign, noncancerous growths that typically grow in folds of the body (neck, underarm, groin, under the breast).  They are not dangerous but can get rubbed and irritated.  If you are concerned about a growth on your body, you should see a dermatologist to make sure it is indeed a skin tag.  Sometimes other growths such as skin cancer can look like skin tags.

Question 7

how can i remove skin tags?

Accepted Answer

In all honesty...: ...I discourage people from doing this because of risk of bleeding, infections and scarring. That said, if you're going to do it anyway, clean the skin and a very sharp pair of small nail scissors with alcohol, and snip them off. Big ones can bleed quite a lot, so let your doc do those. An old folk remedy is to tie thread around them, but that seldom works. Otc "paint on" products are worthless.

Question 8

how fast do skin tags grow?

Accepted Answer

Variable: This can vary greatly.  Sometimes you are born with a skin tag and it never changes size.

Question 9

can skin tags become inflamed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Skin tags can and frequently do become inflamed. Any dermatologist or plastic surgeon can treat these for you.

Question 10

do skin tags grow back once removed?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Not in the same spot... They can come back other places though.

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