Most adults have had a skin tag at one time or another, and they’re typically nothing to worry about. “Skin tags are small, benign growths of skin,” says Dr. Susan Massick, a board-certified ...

Noticing any new changes to your skin, especially if a new growth pops up, only naturally sets off a series of internal alarm bells: Is that a mole, a wart, a melanoma? If that little bump on your ...

Noticing a new bump or growth near the vagina, around the external genital area, or on the groin can be stressful — and understandably so. Instead of falling down the rarely helpful rabbit hole of ...

Anal skin tags represent one of the most common yet least discussed skin conditions affecting adults worldwide. These small, benign growths around the anal area can cause significant anxiety and ...

In 2021, a very pregnant Paloma Faith posted a bath selfie, with a caption postscript that read: “Pregnancy skin tags?! I look like you could pin me to a pin board I’ve got so many.” ...

It’s always a little alarming to spot a new lump or bump on your skin (under-eye bumps, anyone?), but skin growths are often harmless. And two of the most common benign growths you might encounter are ...

You’re in the shower when you suddenly notice a small, fleshy growth near your vagina. Yikes — where did that come from?! And is it something you need to worry about? Any time you find a new bump on ...

Skin tags are benign growths that commonly appear in middle-aged individuals. They are usually skin-colored or slightly pigmented and can range from millimeters to centimeters in size. Although they ...