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Acrochordons - fibrofolliculomas trichodiscomas and acrochordons

Alternate Names of Acrochordons: Acrochordons; Skin Tags; Cutaneous skin Tags

Skin tags (acrochordons) is a very common skin condition that appears as small, benign skin growths. They are often found on the face, neck, armpits, and the groin. Skin tags develop in both men and women as they grow older. They are skin coloured or darker and range in size from 1mm to 5cm. The medical name is acrochordon.

Acrochordons are tiny skin protrusions, and may have a small narrow stalk connecting the skin bump to the surface of the skin. They are harmless and do not grow or change, except for occasional irritation from rubbing by clothing or other friction.

What causes Acrochordons ?

Cutaneous tags are very common, benign skin growths that can develop in both men and women as they grow older and occur most often after midlife. However, the exact cause of acrochordons is not known. They tend to be more numerous in obese persons and in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The following factors may play a role in Acrochordons causes:

• Chaffing and irritation from skin rubbing together
• Human papilloma virus (wart virus)
• High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acrogmegaly (gigantism)
• Insulin resistance (syndrome X)

What are the symptoms of Acrochordons ?

Acrochordons have these following symptoms associated with it -

• skin growth
• very small
• usually skin-colored, occasionally darker
• located on the neck, armpits, trunk, body folds, or other areas
• may have a narrow stalk

Sign, tests and dignosis of Acrochordons (cutaneous tags)

Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the skin growth.

Acrochordons (cutaneous tags) Treatment:

Skin tags do not need treatment.

If skin tags become sore from rubbing clothing or jewelry or if you find them unsightly, they can be removed surgically. Healing is usually complete in a week or two.

New skin tags may form even if all existing tags are removed.

Some people have their skin tags disappear if they take chromium picolinate 200 mcg twice a day. This trace element is available at health food and drug stores without a prescription. Chromium polynicotinate can also be taken and is sold under the name Natrol ChromeMate. This mineral must be taken for 3 months to see the results and if you stop taking the chromium the tags will recur.

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