Why am I getting so many skin tags?

Okay, I turned 38 in April and I have noticed in the past year skin tags popping up. I hate them! They are irritating and ugly...why and what can I do to get rid of them?

Why am I getting so many skin tags?
You can have them burned off at a doctor's office. I'm only 20, and I've been getting them for years. I just roll them around, and after awhile they come off. I'm not sure I would recommend this though, I don't know how safe it is.
Reply:I get them too, though I have my dermatologist burn them off...it doesn't hurt and it only take moments to do a bunch of them. He told me that primarily they are genetic. Did either of your parents have them or moles?





Good luck!
Reply:yeah i get what you mean. Im gonna be 39 tomorrow, and im noticing the same thing. i hope someone has suggestions for ridding ourselvs of them. they really are annoying. boy does it suck to get older.
Reply:I also have several skin tags, they are painful if they rub on my collar or something. I alos have them under my armpits and breasts. Both of my parents have them. My aunt ties string around hers, cutting the circulation off and while tied, she cuts them off with sharp scizzors. It works for her. I am too fearful. I have gone to the doctor in the past, but they grow so quickly, I got tired of taking the time to go.