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Skin tags can be described as a small piece of soft, hanging skin or a benign tumor of the skin. Skin tags can develop on almost any area of the body, but they are especially prevalent in skin folds or where skin rubs against your clothes.
Developing skin tags is a common condition that most often affects people when they are middle-aged. Though they are not dangerous, many patients elect to remove their skin tags for aesthetic reasons.
There are several effective methods to remove a skin tag that could include:
The type of removal method will depend on the size and where the skin tag is located. Some common areas we see skin tags are:
Most removal procedures are done on an outpatient basis and usually require little downtime if any depending on the size and location of the skin tag or growth. Removal of skin tags is often not covered by insurance and the cost of treatment is determined by the size, location, and the number of skin tags being removed.
Milia are tiny white bumps or cysts that can form anywhere on the body. These are more common in infants, but anyone can get them. They aren’t dangerous, and they are caused by dead skin cells not shedding properly. The dead skin cells get caught under the new skin and harden to form a milium.
It’s best not to pick at or pop milia as it puts you at risk for scarring and infection. It’s typically best to let these small bumps be or have them removed in the office where the diagnosis can be confirmed and sterile techniques can be used to extract them.
Seborrheic Keratosis (SK) is a common, benign skin growth that tends to accumulate as we age. They are usually tan, brown, or black and tend to look dry, scaly, and raised. They often appear gradually and are most commonly found on the face, neck, chest, and back.
SKs are not dangerous or contagious and usually only become irritated if they are in a spot that is rubbing against clothes constantly. Treatment is not usually needed for these, but some will elect to remove them for cosmetic reasons.
There isn’t a fully known cause as to why some people will gradually develop SKs, but we do tend to see people who have inherited them from the generations before them. Even though these aren’t dangerous, it’s best that your dermatologist looks at these during your annual skin check to make sure that a more aggressive type of growth hasn’t formed nearby.
If you are experiencing any type of unsightly growth, tag, mole, or other unique skin lesion, schedule an appointment with Dr. Potozkin or Dr. Ellis. Not only can we perform your annual skin check, but we can check on any specific growths that you might be concerned with. For benign growths are happy to work with you on a cosmetic removal treatment whether it be with an over-the-counter treatment or removal procedure in our facility.
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"Dr. Potozkin and his team are the best! My skin issues/problems have drastically improved since I have been coming to this Doctor-over 5, maybe even 10 years. His staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The office is a flagship store that sells my favorite skin repair and healing products- by SkinCeuticals. I don’t live near this office, but I would never go anywhere else even if it’s closer. Absolutely worth the trip. The results are real!"
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