What causes skin tags?

My fella's covered in them!!!

What causes skin tags?
normally when skin constantly is rubbing against skin. my boyfriend has them on his inner arm from playing ping pong for so many years. the same repititous movements causes them to form.


if they bother him he can get them removed. the doctor "freezes" it then snips it off. apparently it doesnt hurt that bad
Reply:IDK but I have one
Reply:No one really knows.
Reply:They are caused by clothes rubbing against the skin, especially around the neck, underarms etc. They are harmless.
Reply:I have them too, under one arm, its really annoying, I am waiting for some of your answers with great interest.
Reply:I think they're genetic cause me and my sis are like my daddy and we have loads on our necks but my mum and brothers don't. (my bros are like mum)
Reply:IDK either but they can be removed easily usually at birth.
Reply:they're usually hereditary. however, they are harmless and can be removed easily and painlessly.
Reply:Had one- doc took it off in 2 seconds with a clipper and some silver nitrate.





Cells are always being created and growing, right (just like they're always dying)? Well, sometimes, cells grow in a clump...and start building out instead of where they normally would. The resulting clump is a skin tag.
Reply:they are benign tumours or growths that usually occur as one get older = middle age anf beyond.





Hee is a link for more info


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
Reply:I just had a few removed a few months ago. My doctor told me that they are caused by genetics. I get them from my dad's side of the family.
Reply:I had several around my neck area that would always get snagged on my necklaces. I went to a dermatologist who froze them off.It lasted for about 15 years. When they came back, I went to a different dermatologist who injected each of them with something. It stung like crazy! But, they are back again for the third time. I have never been told of the cause, but I think I will Google it when I get off of here.
Reply:try this site





http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_tag/arti...





cathybaby x
Reply:I was under the impression they are caused by the paploma virus which also causes warts and verrucas.
Reply:i can't shake this feeling from my head.


there's a devil sleeping in my bed.


watching you from across the way.


i cannot make this feeling go away
Reply:this is the truth


skin tags are caused by over masturbating............


you have to talk to him because the next symptom is blindness..................................