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When should I be worried about a skin tag?

I am a 32 year old male. I want to know when should I be worried about a skin tag?

3 Answers

True skin tags are benign growths and therefore of no consequence, unless of course it gets snagged on clothing and/or inflamed.
Skin tags can become irritated and are easily removed by a doctor. If you are not certain if the skin growth is a tag, best to visit a dermatologist and get it checked. 

Steve Schleicher
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They are cosmetic, just doesn't look good. However, they are not cancerous.