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Skin Conditions...Skin Tags
Skin tags are small, skin to brown colored growths often found on
the body in areas of high friction. These areas include the neck,
groin and axillae (arm pits). The skin tags are attached to the
skin by either a narrow stalk or a broad base. Skin tags start to
appear in the 20s and usually continue to grow until the 50s. The
skin tags are not a cancer and are usually not treated unless they
become irritated by clothing or jewelry. Removal of the skin tags
is a simple procedure.
Note: The skin disorder descriptions were compiled
by John Campbell, APRN using AAD pamphlets and "Clinical Dermatology.
Thomas B. Habif, MD" as a reference. Descriptions were reviewed
by: Brad Graham, MD; William Grabski, MD
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