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What are skin tags?
Skin tags are small, soft pieces of skin that stick out on a stem. They most often appear on the neck, armpits, upper trunk, and body folds. The cause of skin tags isn't known. Skin tags are not moles and usually do not turn into cancer.
Is it safe to remove moles and skin tags at home?
Home remedies, such as using nail clippers to cut off skin tags or using lotions and pastes to remove moles, may cause bleeding, infection, and scarring. It's important that your doctor check moles before they are removed. It's best to have your doctor remove your moles and skin tags for you.
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