Skin tags are small pieces of soft, hanging skin that may have a peduncle, or stalk. Skin tags are benign, non-cancerous tumors of the skin. They consist of a core of fibers, ducts, nerve cells, fat cells, and a covering or epidermis. They may appear on the following body parts: eyelids, armpits, groin, under the breasts
Causes
Collagen- when clusters of collagen and blood vessels become trapped inside thicker pieces of skin.
Skin rubbing skin- As they are more common in skin creases or folds, they may be mainly caused by skin rubbing against skin.
Inherit- Some people appear to inherit an increased susceptibility to skin tags.
Health and body conditions- Skin tags affect both males and females, but they happen more often during pregnancy, in people who have obesity, and in people with diabetes.
And finally, Skin tags are usually very small and harmless. However, a person should speak with a doctor when one notices it. All information are gotten from MedicalNewsToday.
