A skin tag is a growth that looks like an extension of your skin. They usually develop in specific areas of your body, such as your neck, groin, or armpits. You can also get a skin tag removed because ...

As you approach middle age, small, benign skin growths better known as skin tags oftentimes begin to form around the eyes, on the back, chest and neck and under the armpits where skin rubs together.

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 ...

Checking your skin regularly for new growths, developing a good relationship with your dermatologist and learning about skin abnormalities are important, especially as you get older. More patients are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Moles, pimples, freckles — the marks that can pop up on our bodies are many. Some are bothersome, and some are more neutral — they're not a life-changing annoyance, yet we're aware of their presence.

Even if you've never noticed them on others, skin tags are very common. Around 60 percent of adults will develop at least one skin tag in their lifetime, probably after age 40, according to a 2022 ...