Skin Growths

Also called acrochordons, Skin Growths are small, soft, benign growths that hang off the skin. They’re usually flesh-coloured or slightly darker and often appear in areas of friction or folds — like the neck, armpits, eyelids, under the breasts, or groin.

Benign skin growths are non-cancerous, harmless growths that can appear on the surface of the skin. These growths vary in size, shape, and colour, often presenting as small, soft, or slightly raised areas. They commonly develop in regions where the skin experiences friction or folds, such as the neck, armpits, eyelids, under the breasts, or groin.


They are harmless, non-cancerous, and not contagious — but many people choose to remove them for cosmetic or comfort reasons.

Treatment Options for Skin Tags

In-Clinic Treatments for Skin Tags

  • Cryotherapy - CryoPen
 Freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen. The tag dries up and falls off within days.
  • Electrolysis / Thermocoagulation - 
Uses a fine heated probe to cauterise the tag at the base.

Treating Skin Tags at home

Home remedies are not generally recommended due to risk of infection, bleeding, or scarring.

Best practice: Seek professional removal for safety and hygiene.

Common Questions on Skin Growths

What are skin tags?

Small, soft skin growths that are usually painless but can become irritated if rubbed or caught.

What causes skin tags?

  • Skin friction or rubbing
  • Genetics
  • Hormonal changes (e.g. during pregnancy)
  • Weight gain or obesity
  • Common in people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance
  • Age (more common in people over 40)

Are skin tags dangerous?

No — skin tags are completely benign. However, if one changes in size, colour, or bleeds without cause, it should be checked by a professional.