Harmless but sometimes bothersome, skin tags typically appear on the neck, armpits, or in skin folds. These skin growths, also known as molluscum pendulum, are soft and painless, flesh-colored or even slightly dark. Discover their causes and risk factors, as well as the treatments available to get rid of them.

Some people call them “skin tags.” These small, bumpy skin tags should not be confused with condylomas or warts. To ensure these are indeed fleshy growths, it’s advisable to consult a dermatologist, as with any unusual skin change.

Wart, mole, skin tag: what’s the difference?

To prevent a potential risk of contagion and adapt the treatment to your condition, it is important to know how to differentiate this small skin growth. Skin tags have a smooth, soft and fairly round surface . Warts are often rough and harder, not to mention their contagious nature. Unlike the skin tag, which usually has the same color as the skin, moles are generally pigmented and raised. Note that the skin tag is not the result of a viral infection , unlike warts, which occur following contamination by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

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