Skin tags are typically harmless and not dangerous. They are benign growths and do not usually cause pain or discomfort.

Warts and skin tags are benign skin growths that typically look different from each other, but both may be annoying or uncomfortable. The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts, while the cause of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I ...

Our bodies change as we age. Some of those changes, like thinning hair and wrinkles, are no surprise. We anticipate them. Less discussed changes, however, like clusters of brown spots on your skin, ...

Skin tags, those small, soft growths that dangle from the skin, often appear without warning and can spark curiosity or frustration. These benign flaps, typically flesh-colored or slightly darker, are ...

Q: My wife is worried that I have cancer. She says that the growths I have on my neck must be skin cancer. But my father had some just like mine and they never caused him any problems. They are about ...

Skin tags are small, benign growths that often appear on areas of the body where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and under the breasts. While these growths are ...

Anal skin tags represent one of the most common yet least discussed skin conditions affecting adults worldwide. These small, benign growths around the anal area can cause significant anxiety and ...

HOUSTON -- ( April 23, 2015 ) -- A Houston Methodist-led team of international scientists has identified hundreds of possible new genes in mice that could transform benign skin growths into deadly ...