Skin tags are small, soft growths that often appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing. While harmless, they can become irritated, bleed, or feel cosmetically bothersome.
Skin tag treatment focuses on confirming the diagnosis and removing growths safely when needed. This page explains what skin tags are, why they form, and what treatment involves.
At ProDerm Skin & Surgery in Austin, Dr. Sydney Larkin Proffer provides expert skin tag evaluation and removal with attention to comfort and cosmetic outcome.
What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are benign growths made of loose collagen and blood vessels.
They commonly appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids, groin, and under the breasts.
Why Skin Tags Develop
- Friction between skin surfaces
- Hormonal changes
- Genetic predisposition
- Association with metabolic conditions
When Is Removal Recommended?
- Irritation or bleeding
- Rapid growth or change
- Catching on clothing or jewelry
- Cosmetic concerns
Treatment Options
Skin tags do not require treatment unless they are bothersome, irritated, or cosmetically unwanted. We offer a variety of safe removal methods, including:
- Snip Removal: Quick in-office removal with sterile instruments.
- Cryosurgery: Freezing with liquid nitrogen to safely eliminate the tag.
- Electrodessication: Using low-level electrical energy to destroy the growth.
All procedures are minimally invasive with little discomfort and a quick recovery.
Why Choose ProDerm Skin & Surgery for Skin Tag Removal?
Accurate diagnosis ensures safe removal.
Cosmetic awareness supports clean healing.
Conclusion
If skin tags are bothersome or irritating, professional removal is simple and effective.
Call (512) 535-6000 to schedule a consultation in Austin, TX.