Bothersome skin tags can often be removed quickly during an in-office visit. The dermatology team at Northstar Dermatology provides skin tag evaluation and removal for patients throughout Fort Worth.
If a skin tag is irritated by clothing, jewelry, shaving, or everyday friction, contact our office by phone, text, or online to schedule an appointment.
Skin tags are benign overgrowths of skin that commonly develop in areas where skin or clothing creates friction.
They often appear on the:
Skin tags usually look like small, soft flaps of tissue that project from the skin. They are generally harmless and often do not cause symptoms, although they may become irritated, tender, or bothersome depending on their location.
Smaller skin tags may be treated with cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen. This freezes the skin tag, which may then fall off as the area heals. Some skin tags may require more than one treatment.
Another common option is scissor removal. A dermatology provider uses sterile surgical scissors to remove the skin tag at its base. Larger skin tags may be numbed before removal to help minimize discomfort.
Skin tags can occasionally recur or new ones may develop over time. Because removal is typically considered cosmetic when a skin tag is not causing symptoms, treatment may not be covered by insurance.
Patients with other benign cosmetic skin concerns can also explore age spot treatment and Northstar Dermatology’s broader cosmetic dermatology services.
