As you approach middle age, small, benign skin growths better known as skin tags oftentimes begin to form around the eyes, on the back, chest and neck and under the armpits where skin rubs together.

Moles, pimples, freckles — the marks that can pop up on our bodies are many. Some are bothersome, and some are more neutral — they're not a life-changing annoyance, yet we're aware of their presence.

Skin tags are common and generally harmless. However, they can be a symptom of an underlying condition. You should never try to remove skin tags yourself. Doing so could lead to bleeding, scarring, or ...

Many of us are born with and live all our lives with a million little freckles, moles, and birthmarks that we don’t even notice. Other times, there are spots on your skin that are more prominent and ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A wart is a hard bump caused by a virus and can be removed with over-the-counter products.  A skin tag is a soft flap of skin usually found in ...

Even if you've never noticed them on others, skin tags are very common. Around 60 percent of adults will develop at least one skin tag in their lifetime, probably after age 40, according to a 2022 ...