What should you know about cherry skin tag?

Skin tags are soft growths that can hang from a narrow base or sit more broadly against the skin. Rubbing from collars, jewellery, waistbands, or shaving can make one sore, swollen, or red. A twisted tag may darken as its blood supply is compressed. However, not every red bump is a skin tag; a wart, mole, inflamed follicle, or another growth can look similar without an examination.

Do not tie off, cut, burn, or apply household acids to the growth. Reduce rubbing with loose clothing and keep the area clean. Photograph it if its appearance is changing. A dermatologist can confirm what it is and discuss Skin Tag Removal. Depending on its size and attachment, options may include Cryotherapy (Lesion Removal) or Electrosurgery.

Arrange a skin assessment if the growth bleeds without clear trauma, becomes persistently painful, develops a crust, changes colour or outline, grows quickly, or differs from your other tags. Seek prompt help for heavy bleeding, spreading redness with fever, or severe swelling. A clinician may recommend examination before any cosmetic procedure.

Ask whether the lesion has the typical features of a skin tag, whether tissue should be tested after removal, which method suits its location, and how to care for the site while it heals.