Skin tags, or acrochordons, are extra pieces of skin that stick out beyond the surface of the body. They are harmless and more of a cosmetic issue than anything else. The cause of skin tags isn’t ...

Anal skin tags represent one of the most common yet least discussed skin conditions affecting adults worldwide. These small, benign growths around the anal area can cause significant anxiety and ...

Noticing any new changes to your skin, especially if a new growth pops up, only naturally sets off a series of internal alarm bells: Is that a mole, a wart, a melanoma? If that little bump on your ...

Your skin plays host to all sorts of bumps, moles, and textures — but few are as vexing as skin tags, which are growths that arise as little stalks from the skin. They’re the bane of up to 60% of ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Skin tags are harmless, ...