There are a number of reasons why one develops skin tags. These small pieces of soft, benign growths that appear on the skin, can be annoying or bothersome, and would appear as bumps and shapes on our otherwise smooth skin. They can also rub against clothing or jewelry and get irritated, which can be painful and uncomfortable.
I have clients asking about skin tags, so I figured it is high time that I share a few details about it in my column.
Much to everybody’s relief, skin tags are very common. They affect both men and women. Researchers claim that half of all adults will have at least one skin tag in their lifetime.
Although, there are many different types of skin tags, they generally tend to be brownish or black, round or somewhat asymmetrical. They can also appear as larger, fleshy, tumor-like outgrowths, or large, flat, wart-like growths. These growths make your skin look dull and unhealthy.While skin tags do not affect your health, they can be unsightly and leave you feeling self-conscious.
What causes skin tags?
Skin tags occur when the body produces extra cells in the skin’s top layers. They tend to form in skin folds and areas where natural movement causes the skin to rub against itself. They often grow in the armpits, eyelids, groin or thighs, neck, under the breasts and on the genital area.
Also, the likelihood of developing skin tags increases with age. You may also be at risk if you have a family history of skin tags, live with health issues such as diabetes, obesity or skin disorders, like Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. You may also develop skin tags if you have experienced high levels of growth factors, which mostly happen during pregnancy.
Skin tags are usually diagnosed after a brief evaluation. Keep in mind that a dermatologist or a skin specialist is the best person to do this. They are also equipped to help rule out growths that may look like skin tags.
Are at-home skin tag removal products safe?
You may have seen or heard about over-the-counter skin tag removal products. But at-home treatments come with a higher risk of complications like scars, excessive bleeding, infection, and incomplete skin tag removal, which means it’s likely to come back. Hence, it is important that you get a professional to diagnose your skin. They have the skills and training to treat delicate problems, such as skin tags on your eyelids. They also know how to minimizing scarring, which is important for skin tags on your neck and other delicate parts of your body.
Skin tag removal with iSkin machine technology
We have a procedure at iSkin Med Spa where we clean out, apply our lab-compounded signature numbing cream that is so effective you will not feel a thing (or at least very minimal discomfort) during the skin tag removal. We do this treatment by surface area where we gradually focus on a each part of the body like the face, neck, cheek , abdominal area, as well as a full-back skin tag removal. Normally we start the procedure with recommending a thorough facial (we have a wide and extensive range of specialized facial treatments that is customizable to your needs). This is to ensure that we clean out any clogged pores first to avoid any infection. It is important to note that if you had your entire skin tags removed, it’s not likely to grow back. However, it’s possible to develop new ones so a touch-up after four weeks may be necessary in some cases. Some people may need to do it every two years, while others do it after 5 years. Also, after you had your skin tags removed, make a point to check your household if they have it too as it is transmittable through physical contact and even through sharing clothing.
Removing skin tags and warts is essential because they are likely to spread, and it gets itchy to the point of unbearably bothersome. They spread across the face and body and can be transmitted. A few steps you can take to try and avoid it is to maintain a healthy weight, get regular exercise and avoiding jewelry and clothing that may rub against your skin.
A big part of making “beauty a lifestyle” is taking care of your skin. For some people, the road to healthier looking skin meant a “bump-free” face, neck or eyelids. Either way, ISkin got you covered. If you are in the LA area, feel free to swing by iSkin Beverly Hills. And if you happen to be in the Inland Empire and Orange County, we have MiSkin Spa for your self-love and self-pampering needs.
For more information you may visit iskinbeverlyhills.com.
Visit iSkin Med Spa and MiSkin MedSpa for a free consultation. iSkin is located at 8665 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or call 424-382-1002
MiSkin MedSpa is located at 9227 Haven Ave. Suite 120 in Rancho Cucamonga, 91370 or call 909-9898464.
You may also follow us on social media: @iskinmedspa and @miskinmedspa or watch her YouTube channel that talks about how you can make “beauty a lifestyle,” on “Beauty Talk with Imee.”
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Known to several Filipino-American awarding circles, Imee has been awarded the “Premier in Beauty and Skin Treatment.” for iSkin Face and Body Spa. She maintains a monthly beauty column on Asian Journal, and a YouTube Channel, “Beauty Talk With Imee.”
Imee Ong-Maghanoy is an established aesthetician, a business owner and CEO of iSkin Beverly Hills, iSkin MedSpa and MiSkin MedSpa. Imee has been in the aesthetics industry for more than 20 years. She has a degree in Biology and Doctor of Dental Medicine. iSkin MedSpa and MiSkin MedSpa are fast emerging as a top spa destination in LA. iSkin is located at 8665 Wilshire Blvd penthouse Beverly Hills, CA 90211. MiSkin MedSpa is located at 9227 Haven Ave. Suite 120 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91370.
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