Skin tags.

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Phillip DG
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by Phillip DG on Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:07 pm

Skin tags.

What creates skin tags and how do you get rid of them?

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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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by Dr Anton Alexandroff on Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:58 pm

Re: Skin tags.

Dear Phillip,

Thank you for your question. Skin tags are very common and it is not known why they happen. They can be treated using cryotherapy (freezing treatment) by your GP or dermatologist.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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