For similar structures in mucous membranes such as the colon, see Polyp (medicine).
A skin tag, or acrochordon (pl. acrochorda), is a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases (or rubs together), such as the neck, armpit and groin. They may also occur on the face, usually on the eyelids. Though tags up to half an inch (12.7 mm) long have been seen,[2] they are typically the size of a grain of rice. The surface of an acrochordon may be smooth or irregular in appearance and is often raised from the surface of the skin on a fleshy stalk called a peduncle. Microscopically, an acrochordon consists of a fibrovascular core, sometimes also with fat cells, covered by an unremarkable epidermis. However, tags may become irritated by shaving, clothing, jewellery or eczema.
Acrochordon, pedunculated, fibrous mass covered with epithelium of varied thickness, H&E stain
Skin tags are thought to occur from skin rubbing against skin, since they are so often found in skin creases and folds.[2] Studies have shown existence of low-risk human papillomaviruses 6 and 11 in skin tags, hinting at a possible role in their pathogenesis,[3] although a 2012 study found no association between skin tags and either low- or high-risk HPV.[4] Acrochorda have been reported to have a prevalence of 46% in the general population.[5] A causalgenetic component is thought to exist.[6] They are also more common in women than in men. Acrochorda were once thought to be associated with colorectal polyps, but studies have shown no such connection exists.[7] Rarely, they can be associated with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, acromegaly, or polycystic ovary syndrome.[8]
Elevated blood sugar and insulin is linked to an increased incidence of skin tags through an unknown mechanism.[9]
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skin, similar, structures, mucous, membranes, such, colon, polyp, medicine, skin, acrochordon, acrochorda, small, benign, tumor, that, forms, primarily, areas, where, skin, forms, creases, rubs, together, such, neck, armpit, groin, they, also, occur, face, usu. For similar structures in mucous membranes such as the colon see Polyp medicine A skin tag or acrochordon pl acrochorda is a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases or rubs together such as the neck armpit and groin They may also occur on the face usually on the eyelids Though tags up to half an inch 12 7 mm long have been seen 2 they are typically the size of a grain of rice The surface of an acrochordon may be smooth or irregular in appearance and is often raised from the surface of the skin on a fleshy stalk called a peduncle Microscopically an acrochordon consists of a fibrovascular core sometimes also with fat cells covered by an unremarkable epidermis However tags may become irritated by shaving clothing jewellery or eczema Skin tagOther namesAcrochordon acrochorda skin polyp fibroepithelial polyp 1 fibrovascular papilloma soft fibroma fibroma molleSeveral acrochorda in the skin of the lower neck soft consistency the bottom acrochordon taking a pedunculated shapeSpecialtyDermatology Contents 1 Etiology 2 Treatment 3 See also 4 ReferencesEtiology Edit nbsp Acrochordon pedunculated fibrous mass covered with epithelium of varied thickness H amp E stainSkin tags are thought to occur from skin rubbing against skin since they are so often found in skin creases and folds 2 Studies have shown existence of low risk human papillomaviruses 6 and 11 in skin tags hinting at a possible role in their pathogenesis 3 although a 2012 study found no association between skin tags and either low or high risk HPV 4 Acrochorda have been reported to have a prevalence of 46 in the general population 5 A causal genetic component is thought to exist 6 They are also more common in women than in men Acrochorda were once thought to be associated with colorectal polyps but studies have shown no such connection exists 7 Rarely they can be associated with Birt Hogg Dube syndrome acromegaly or polycystic ovary syndrome 8 Elevated blood sugar and insulin is linked to an increased incidence of skin tags through an unknown mechanism 9 Treatment EditRemoval if desired or warranted can be done by a dermatologist general practitioner or similarly trained professional who may use cauterization cryosurgery excision laser or surgical ligation to remove the acrochorda 2 10 Varied home remedies are also available but most are unproven and some e g tea tree oil may cause allergic skin reactions 10 See also EditMolluscum contagiosum a viral disease which is similar in appearance and grows in similar areas List of cutaneous neoplasms associated with systemic syndromes Papilloma Cutaneous hornReferences Edit Edwards L Lynch PJ 2010 Genital Dermatology Atlas Lippincott Williams amp Wilkins p 209 ISBN 9781608310791 a b c Cutaneous skin tag Medline Plus Retrieved 20 August 2012 Gupta S Aggarwal R Gupta S Arora SK 2008 Human papillomavirus and skin tags Is there any association Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 74 3 222 5 doi 10 4103 0378 6323 39585 PMID 18583787 Pezeshkpoor F Jafarian AH Ghazvini K Yazdanpanah MJ Sadeghian A Esmaili H Karrabi M Rohani F Joushan B May 2012 An association of human papillomaviruses low risk and high risk subtypes with skin tag Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 15 3 840 4 PMC 3586892 PMID 23493098 Schwartz RA Acrochordon Medscape Reference Retrieved 20 August 2012 Acrochordons Symptoms amp Treatment Womens health beauty com Archived from the original on 29 November 2011 Retrieved 28 November 2011 Brendler et al June 1989 Skin tags are not a risk factor for colorectal polyps Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 11 3 299 302 doi 10 1097 00004836 198906000 00011 PMID 2754216 S2CID 39346487 Acrochordon Skin Tag Fibroepithelial Polyp Thedoctorsdoctor com 1 December 2008 Retrieved 28 November 2011 Tamega A Aranha AM Guiotoku MM Miot LD Miot HA 1 January 2010 Association between skin tags and insulin resistance Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia 85 1 25 31 doi 10 1590 S0365 05962010000100003 PMID 20464083 a b Skin tag removal Optional but effective Harvard Medical School 23 March 2020 Retrieved 13 November 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Skin tag amp oldid 1180788280, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
