Causes: It is not clear exactly what causes skin tags, but it may happen when clusters of collagen and blood vessels become trapped inside thicker pieces of skin. As they are more common in skin creases or folds, they may be mainly caused by skin rubbing against skin. Non-cancerous skin tags can be safely removed using cauterisation and will be discussed at time of consultation.

 

common sites are:

 

• eyelids

• armpits

• under breasts

• groin

• upper chest 

• neck