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Skin Tags
Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths of skin that typically hang off the surface and can vary in color. They often appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, eyelids, and groin. Skin tags are common and usually harmless, though some people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons or if they cause irritation.
Dermatologists can treat skin tags using several methods:
- Cryotherapy: Freezing the skin tag with liquid nitrogen, which causes it to fall off over time.
- Excision: Cutting off the skin tag with a sterile surgical instrument. This method is quick and effective.
- Electrosurgery: Using an electric current to burn off the skin tag.
- Ligation: Tying off the skin tag at its base with a suture or thread to cut off blood flow, leading to its eventual removal.
These procedures are usually quick, performed in an office setting, and don’t typically require anesthesia. If you’re concerned about a skin tag or its removal, it’s best to consult a dermatologist for personalized advice.
Skin Care Concerns?
Our Board-Certified Dermatologists are ready to help you at two convenient locations in Upland and Chino.
Upland, CA
Suite B
859 E Foothill Blvd
Upland, CA 91786
Chino, CA
Suite 120
8401 Pine Avenue
Chino, CA 91708