Know the causes for skin tags!

Skin tags are tiny and non malignant outgrowths that appear on the skin. They are formed of fibers, nerve cells, fat cells and have the epidermis layer over them. Skin tags appear as extensions on the skin that are placed on a stalk like structure which is known as the peduncle.

Skin tag is a skin disease that occurs in old age. It appears on the skin of men and women. It is also commonly observed in pregnant women or people suffering from obesity. You are also likely to get skin tags if you suffer from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Skin tags are formed mostly in the armpits and in regions that are affected by wrinkles. Thus skin tag is more likely to appear in old age when the skin develops folds and crease. Skin tags are quite problematic as they attach themselves to garments or jewels.

They are also at times accidentally shaved off and thus produce a burning sensation. If you have skin tags, then it is advisable that you take care when you shave and do not end up shaving skin tags. Skin tags are usually non malignant and cause no injury to the body. However they can swell and also give out blood if cut accidentally.

Skin tags are formed due to various reasons. One common cause of skin tag is the friction between the skins of two adjoining areas of the body. This constant rasping between two areas lead to agitation and thus skin tags are formed. One other skin tag cause is the human papilloma virus that contributes to the formation of skin tags.

Also during pregnancy, the hormones that are generated by the body lead to skin tags. Skin tags are also formed due to the condition of insulin resistance that the body develops in case one is suffering from diabetes. Often men and women take in steroids indiscriminately and these steroids affect the normal functioning of the body and result in skin tags.

Though these are some general skin tag causes, a large number of skin tag causes are still unknown.