
Skin tags come in all sizes and they are an annoyance. Here at Minars Dermatology, we specialize in skin tag removal near you in Hollywood, FL, Broward County, and the nearby Miami Metro area.
Skin tags are a common, benign growth of the skin. According to the National Institute of Health, an estimated 50 to 60% of adults will develop at least one skin tag in their lifetime. The probability of getting a skin tag increases in a person’s 40s and onward. Luckily, skin tags are not dangerous, but they are annoying. The official medical term for a skin tag is “acrochordon” or “fibroepithelial papilloma”. They come in all sizes and look exactly as the name implies: like a “tag” of skin hanging from your body.
Skin tags are very common and almost everyone has a few. They are probably caused by the friction of skin rubbing against skin, and that is why they occur most commonly in skin folds like the groin, underarms, or neck. The most common places on the body people get skin tags are:
Removing skin tags is fairly simple. There are two methods we use for skin tag removal:
The ones we cut off will probably not recur, but we have no way of stopping your body from producing new skin tags. If you are prone to skin tags, you will probably grow more eventually. Many of our patients come in every few years to “clean up” all of their new tags.
If you’ve been wondering “where can I get the best skin tag removal close to me in Hollywood FL” you’ve come to the right place. Our skincare experts specialize in removing skin tags from eyelids, faces, lips, necks, arms, and anywhere on your body. If you’re ready to get rid of skin tags that have been bothering you, call us today to book your consultation. Our skin tag removal dermatologists will assess your skin tags to determine the best removal method.
We also specialize in other dermatological services including molluscum treatment, acne treatment, mole removal, cold sore treatment, and many more advanced dermatological treatments and procedures.
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