Skin Tag: Causes, Types and Treatment

Skin tags are also called acrochordons. These are benign growths on your skin. They often go unattended as they are harmless and painless. But for cosmetic reasons, the tags can be removed. The skin tags can range from 1mm to 1 cm and are made up of blood vessels and collagen surrounding your skin. They grow in skin folds where there is friction like groin, armpits, thighs, anus, under the breasts or neck.

Causes of skin tags: It is both a lifestyle and genetic condition. Overweight, obesity, pregnancy and diabetes can be associated with this health condition. People with loose skin are frequented by skin tags. It is generally caused due to friction when the skin rubs against each other. Hormonal changes like menopause, diabetes and pregnancy can also contribute skin tag development. Less collagen and elastin production can increase skin tags. Human papillomavirus or wart virus can also lead to skin tags.

Types of skin tags
Skin tags are of many sizes and shapes and they include:

• Pedunculated: These have stalk or stem attached to
• Filiform: These are thread like skin growth
• Soft fibroma: These are large and bag like skin tags, generally found in the lower part of the body.

Treatment for skin tags
Dermatologists can be approached to treat skin tags. They are qualified and experienced to safely and quickly remove skin tags. The procedure is safe and does not require any follow-ups in most cases. The methods used are:

Cryosurgery: In this procedure extreme cold substance like liquid nitrogen is used to destroy skin tag. The extreme freezing temperature may cause blister or scab but when the scab falls the tags come along with it. The bottom of the skin tag is frozen and the remaining is snipped off using a sterile surgical blade.

Fractional CO2 laser treatment: The skin layers are removed in columns while the surrounding area is untouched, resulting in quick healing. The method is safe on aging skin and those with other skin conditions. Best skin laser treatment in Chennai from Helios can remove skin tags and moles in a jiffy.

Electrocautery Treatment: In this process direct or AC current is sent through a resistant metal wire electrode, generating heat. The heated electrode is applied to the living tissue leading to tissue destruction. The process is safe and painless.

Helios is the Best Skin Clinic Alwarpet where qualified and experienced doctors help to clear skin tags. If you are looking for safe and painless procedure to enhance your skin appeal contact Helios Skin for an appointment.