Skin tags are essentially fleshy protrusions of normal skin that occur in areas with a large amount of friction such as under the arms or in the groin. Diabetics are prone to skin tags so it is recommended to see a primary care physician to rule out this disease. Skin tags can be removed with ease in the office either with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy ("freezing") or anesthetizing
the base of each skin tag with a local anesthetic and removing them with surgical scissors. As always, it is recommended to see a board certified dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment
