# Skin tags

> Small, soft, harmless growths of skin, often on the neck, armpits or eyelids.

Source: https://www.skinhealth.clinic/conditions/skin-tags/
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Ting Seng Tang, Consultant Dermatologist (GMC 7020502). Last reviewed 2026-10.

Skin tags are very common, harmless growths that become more frequent with age. They often appear where skin rubs, such as the neck, armpits, groin and eyelids.

They do not need treatment, but they can catch on clothing or jewellery and become sore, or you may prefer to have them removed.

## How We Can Help

- Checking that a lesion is a skin tag and not something that needs a different approach.
- Discussion of removal options, such as snip excision or cryotherapy, where suitable.
- Removal for cosmetic reasons is usually self-pay; most insurers do not cover it.

## Book

See https://www.skinhealth.clinic/services/ for online (£150), face-to-face (£250 new, £180 follow-up) and Mole Check / Rash Review (£75) appointments.

_General information only, not a substitute for individual medical advice. Provided by SkinHealth.Clinic (Dr Ting Seng Tang, GMC 7020502)._