Why do overweight people get skin tags?

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asked Sep 8, 2023 in Body/Skin by Whatdahales (2,200 points)
Why do overweight people get skin tags?

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answered Sep 11, 2023 by wilsinshelled (3,800 points)
Overweight people get skin tags due to larger areas of skin friction.

Also older adults and people with diabetes are more likely to grow or get skin tags and they are harmless but can be unsightly and annoying.

It is not OK to cut off a skin tag at home as it could lead to infection and can be painful.

It's best to have a doctor numb the area and cut the skin tag off to prevent pain and infection and possible bleeding.

You can freeze skin tags off yourself by using a skin tag freeze removal product such as Dr. Scholl's skin tag remover.

The most effective skin tag removal product is Dr. Scholl's skin tag remover that freezes off the skin tag.

To use Dr Scholl's skin tag remover to remove skin tags you grasp the skin tag with the tweezers and gently pull it away from the base.

Next place the tip of the applicator to the stalk of the skin tag that is to be frozen continuously for 40 seconds and no longer.

Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Skin Tag Remover to remove skin tags is clinically proven to remove skin tags in as little as 1 treatment.

Some natural home remedies to remove skin tags at home are.

Massage the skin tag With Tea Tree Oil:
Apply A Garlic Paste to the sking tag:
Use Apple Cider Vinegar on the skin tag:
Cover the skin tag With A Banana Peel:
Dab On Vitamin E Oil for the skin tag:

Things that destroys skin tags is freezing them off using liquid nitrogen or through electrocautery in which an electric probe or needle is used to burn off the skin tag.

Skin tags while unsightly are actually harmless growths which can appear anywhere on the skin although skin tags most often grow and develop on the underarms, eyelids and neck.

The cause of skin tags is unknown, and there are likely to be both lifestyle and genetic causes.

Some people develop the skin tags for no known reason.

A person is more likely to get skin tags in areas where the skin tends to rub against itself.

Skin tags are not cancerous growths and they can be left alone or you can remove them or have the skin tags removed by a doctor.

A doctor can remove skin tags by spraying a small amount of liquid nitrogen over the skin tag, which freezes off the growth.

Some natural home remedies to remove skin tags at home are.

Massage the skin tag With Tea Tree Oil:
Apply A Garlic Paste to the sking tag:
Use Apple Cider Vinegar on the skin tag:
Cover the skin tag With A Banana Peel:
Dab On Vitamin E Oil for the skin tag:

Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Skin Tag Remover is clinically proven to remove skin tags in as little as 1 treatment.

Many people have skin tagsā€”skin growths that hang from a stalk.

While harmless, having numerous skin tags may be a sign that you have too much insulin in your blood or type 2 diabetes.

Skin tags are not cancerous.

But if you have a skin growth that changes in size or color, itches or bleeds, or has an asymmetrical shape, it may be best to have a dermatologist look at it.

If you're overweight, losing weight won't make your existing skin tags go away.

It may help reduce your risk of developing more.

If you have a skin growth that bleeds, itches, or changes color, contact your doctor immediately.

They'll need to rule out a serious condition such as skin cancer.

There are only a few things that a person can do to reduce the development of skin tags.

The main factor is to reduce friction where the tags tend to develop.

Necklaces are the common provoking factor in skin tags growing more on the neck.

Friction under the arms can also promote growth of tags in that area.

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