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I have several skintags develope over the years. i am not overweight but i am very active. could the latter be the cause?
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Skin tags: Skin tags are benign growth commonly happens with overweight, during pregnancy and diabetes. More common in areas of friction. Make sure you not having insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. It does not mean everyone with skin tag have to have these problems.
Answered 11/18/2015
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