Staying Healthy
Why am I prone to skin tags?
Ask the doctor
Q. I've had a couple of skin tags over the years, but lately several have popped up. Why?
A. These fleshy, soft growths — which are more common among women — are unquestionably annoying. They can sprout almost anywhere on the skin, but skin tags tend to develop on the neck, under the arms, or around the groin.
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About the Author
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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