Skin tags: what do these bumps on the skin mean?

Skin tags: What do these bumps on the skin mean?
Harmless, though sometimes bothersome, skin tags usually appear on the neck, armpits, or skin folds. These skin growths, also known as molluscum contagiosum, are soft and painless, flesh-colored, or even slightly dark. Discover their causes and risk factors, as well as the available treatments to remove them.
Some people call them “skin tags.” These small, raised growths should not be confused with genital warts or condylomas. To confirm that they are skin tags, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist, as with any unusual skin change.

Wart, mole, skin tag: what’s the difference?
To prevent potential infections and tailor treatment to each person’s condition, it’s important to know how to distinguish between these small skin growths. Skin tags have a smooth, soft, and fairly rounded surface. Warts are usually rougher and harder, and are also contagious. Unlike skin tags, which are generally the same color as the surrounding skin, moles are usually pigmented and raised. It’s important to know that skin tags are not caused by a viral infection, unlike warts, which appear after infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV).

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