Skin Tag Removal in Miami, FL

Removal With a Diagnosis First

Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths that typically form where skin rubs together, such as the neck, underarms, and groin. While most are harmless, a growth that looks like a skin tag can occasionally be something else entirely — a wart, a mole, or in rare cases something that would require a biopsy — which is why an evaluation by a board-certified dermatologist like Chloe Goldman, MD, FAAD is necessary to confirm the diagnosis rather than risk missing something more concerning, such as a skin cancer. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the optimal removal technique depends on the skin tag’s specific morphology and location, rather than a single one-size-fits-all approach.

Why Do Skin Tags Form?

Repeated friction from skin rubbing against skin, jewelry, or clothing is the most common trigger, which is why they tend to cluster in the neck, underarms, and groin. Hormonal changes, including those during pregnancy, and factors like age and weight can also increase the likelihood of developing skin tags. Some patients simply have a genetic predisposition to form them, regardless of other factors.

Professional vs. At-Home Removal

The DIY trend of tying off or cutting a skin tag at home carries real risks, including infection, excessive bleeding, and the possibility of removing something that was not a skin tag at all. A dermatologist first confirms the diagnosis, distinguishing a true skin tag from a wart, mole, or, in rare cases, skin cancer that would require biopsy and a different treatment approach.

Will Skin Tags Come Back After Removal?

A removed skin tag does not typically return in the same spot. New skin tags can still develop elsewhere over time, particularly in areas prone to friction, which is normal for skin susceptible to this kind of growth rather than a sign the removal did not work.