Skin tags what is the cause and why do we get them?

I seem to be getting skin tags appearing on my neck and chest and i have no idea why. They just seem to appear from no where and i know they can be removed but how do they appear? they arent that sightly and fed up that they keep popping up all the time.

Skin tags what is the cause and why do we get them?
Although it is not yet established exactly what causes skin tags, the following factors seem to play a role:








-- High levels of growth - particularly during pregnancy (where the hormones are affected) or in cases of acrogmegaly (known as gigantism).





-- Insulan resistance caused by diabetes.





-- The wart virus (human papilloma virus). Although this virus does not cause skin tags, it can be a contributing factor.





-- Body builders and other athletes who use illegal steroids can actually cause the skin tags through the pills or drugs they are ingesting. Taking steroids interferes with the body and muscles, which in turn can affect the skin causing the collagen fibers to bond in such a way that skin tags are formed.





The skin tag is a tumor in the sense that it is a growth. However, you can take comfort in the fact that it is a benign non-cancerous raised skin tumor. Benign means that it is harmless and not malignant. But if you are not confident that what you see are skin tags, then it is wise to have them checked out by your doctor for your own peace of mind.
Reply:Skin tags usually come up where things have been rubbing them eg men get them round their necks because thier shirts collars rub them or a necklace, woman can get them where their bra straps are or if u wear a lot of loose clothing and it just rubs slighlty. They are not much to worry about but i no what you mean about them being annoying.


Im pretty sure this is the reason for them. Hope this helps
Reply:all replies given seem on point, and perhaps partly due to some extent "old age" ....


http://www.thepainrelief.com/acrochordon...





http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...


Cutaneous tags are very common benign skin growths that occur most often after midlife. The tags stick out of the skin, and may have a small narrow stalk connecting the skin bump to the surface of the skin. Cutaneous tags are usually painless and do not grow or change. However, they may be irritated from rubbing by clothing or other materials. Cutaneous skin tags are more common in people who are overweight or who have diabetes.