Harmless but sometimes bothersome, skin tags generally appear on the neck, armpits, or in skin folds. These skin growths, also called “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 nipples.” Shaped like small balls, skin tags should not be confused with condylomas or warts. To ensure that these are indeed flesh-like growths, it is 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 treatment to your condition, it is important to know how to differentiate these small skin growths. Skin tags have a smooth, soft, and fairly round surface. Warts are often rough and harder, not to mention contagious. Unlike skin tags, which are usually the same color as the skin, moles are generally pigmented and raised. It’s worth noting that skin tags are not the result of a viral infection, unlike warts, which occur following contamination with the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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