Cutaneous skin tags
Alternate Names : Skin tags, Acrochordons, Fibroepithelial polyps
Symptoms & Signs
The only symptom is a growth on the skin. The growth (tag) is usually small, although some may be up to a half-inch long. Other characteristics include: - Located on the neck, armpits, trunk, body folds, or other areas
- May have a narrow stalk
- Usually skin-colored, occasionally darker
Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the skin growth. Occasionally, a biopsy may be needed to diagnose an unusual looking skin tag.
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