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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with skin tags.

20 doctors weighed in across 12 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Skin tags arise mostly at areas of high friction, such as the groin, neck, or armpits.

Answered 7/11/2016

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Ignore: They are very common and can easily be removed in the office by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Answered 9/21/2017

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Skin tags are benign but can be removed easily in your doctor's office if they are bothersome.

Answered 5/9/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Skin tags are common and benign. They can be treated as an outpatient procedure.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Ignore: Skin tags are generally harmless and should be removed for cosmetic or when they cause symptoms.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Skin tags occur with repetitive brushing against clothing or jewelry or adjoining body surfaces.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Once you get them you tend to get more and more.

Answered 7/17/2014

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Ignore: Skin Tags are easily excised by your general practitioner or dermatologist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: You can try removing by tying a horse hair around the base, but it is best to see doctor to snip off.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Your doc can remove them by applying topical numbing & cauterizing off the tags, which stops bleeding

Answered 11/21/2014

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Ignore: They are very easy to remove in the office. A little numbing cream can be used to minimize pain.

Answered 9/29/2015

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Ignore: They are very easy to remove. When tiny they are easily clipped off with an iris scissors. Monsel so.

Answered 12/9/2015

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