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.

Like most moles and birthmarks, skin tags are pretty harmless. Found on or nearby eyelids, armpits and the neck and groin areas to name a few, they are incredibly common and, of course, entirely ...

Most adults have had a skin tag at one time or another, and they’re typically nothing to worry about. “Skin tags are small, benign growths of skin,” says Dr. Susan Massick, a board-certified ...

Q: As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed more and more skin tags sprouting in odd places on my body. What are they, exactly? And is there anything I can (and should) do to get rid of them? A: They can ...

And what are they, anyway? Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed more and more skin tags sprouting in odd places on my ...

If you haven't ever found a weird little ailment known as a skin tag on your person, lucky you. But if you have, you'll know that they can be annoying and unsightly, and tricky to deal with. We've ...

Skin tags are benign growths that can pop up in a few areas around the body, from your underarms, to the neck, to under the breasts. They’re completely harmless, so it’s fine to leave them alone if ...

Genetics, age, obesity, and hormone imbalances can all contribute to skin tag development, although the cause is not always clear. Removal options include cryotherapy and excision. Skin tags, or ...

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.