What is a Skin Tag?
February 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: Skin tags are not the same as a mole, but are a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk, usually found on the neck, the chest, back and armpits, under the breast and in the groin area. These unlike moles are not at risk for melanoma and appear more often in women, and the elderly, they can also appear with weight gain.
In most cases there is no pain with skin tags, but in instances where they are painful or the person with the skin tag wants them removed it is possible for a doctor or dermatologist to remove them. They can however become irritated and possibly cause discomfort depending on their location and then removal is advised. This is done with a scalpel, with scissors, by burning them off or freezing them off the skin in the office.
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