Skin Tags

What are skin tags?

Skin Tags Skin tags are small, coloured growths that hang off the skin’s surface. These benign growths are typically painless and noncancerous. They often appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, and groin. While harmless, skin tags can be bothersome for some individuals due to their appearance or location. Skin tags are small, flesh-coloured growths that hang off the skin’s surface. These benign growths are typically painless and noncancerous. They often appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, and groin. While harmless, skin tags can be bothersome for some individuals due to their appearance or location. 

Skin tags are small, fleshy growths that hang off the surface of the skin. They are generally harmless and painless, and they often appear in areas where there is friction between the skin or clothing. Common locations for skin tags include the neck, armpits, and groin. Although they are noncancerous, skin tags can be bothersome to some people due to their appearance or placement.

  • Picture of skin tags

The most common reasons why our patients request skin tag removal is due to irritation from jewellery or clothing, when they can often become sore and bleed.

If they form on the face, they are unsightly, and interfere with your vision.

Removal of Skin tags

The Yorkshire Skin Hospital offer two procedures for skin tag removal under local anaesthetic.

  • Electrocautery
  • Surgical excision

The decision as to which is preferable is dependent on the individual case and advised by Dr Colin Wright at your Free Consultation.