Skin Tags | Central Austin Dermatology & Aesthetics

What Are Skin Tags?

Skin tags are very common soft harmless lesions that appear to hang off the skin.

Also Described As:

Acrochordons
Papillomas
Fibroepithelial polyps
Soft fibromas
Pedunculated (this means they are on a stalk)

They develop in both men and women as they grow older. They are skin-colored or darker and range in size from 1mm to 5cm. They are most often found in the skin folds (neck, armpits, and groin). They tend to be more numerous in obese persons and in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

What Causes Them?

It is not known what causes skin tags. However, the following factors may play a role:
Chafing and irritation from skin rubbing together
High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acromegaly (gigantism)
Insulin resistance (syndrome X)

Schedule an appointment with one of our medical providers to see which treatment is best for you.

*Skin tag removal is considered a cosmetic service and is not covered by insurance.

In your own words

Patient Testimonials

Bryker Woods

“Dr. Cadmus and her team have provided exceptional care! She went above and beyond my expectations for helping me with treating a stubborn skin condition I’ve been dealing with. Thank you!”

- M.M.

34th & West

I’ve been seeing Dr. Hendrix for some time now and find him engaging, prompt, and highly knowledgeable about skin conditions. As someone who has a history of skin cancer, i feel fully confident in his expertise.

- S.R.

Bryker Woods

I have seen Courtney for years and travel 2 hours to see her. She is very knowledgeable and I feel like she truly cares about my health. She’s the best!

- P.T.

Anderson Ln.

The staff is extremely attentive and professional. And Courtney is the best you’ll ever meet. Very knowledgeable, professional and caring.

- G.J.

Anderson Ln.

“Great office location, very professional, provided excellent care. I just wanted to re-establish myself with a new dermatologist since I moved from another state…”

- A.R.

34th & West

Shareen Coover is the practitioner I saw and she is absolutely wonderful. Her bedside manner is so lovely and she is extremely thorough when I go for my annual skin check I highly recommend this practice.

- L.M.