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Why do we get skin tags in the groin area? what causes them? and how big do they usually get?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Skin tags: Skin tags do favor areas of your body where you have creases. They seem to be stimulated by friction. Typical skin tag is a few millimeters.

Answered 9/19/2019

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A member asked:

Why do we get skin tags in the groin area? what causes them? and how big do they usually get?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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