Skin problems have less consequences but they are more troublesome for most of the people. One of the major skin problems that most of the people face is skin tag. Skin tags usually arise when small protrusions appear on the skin. They vary in different sizes and shapes. They can be so small that they are hardly visible and can be 1-2 cm in size. Ideally they should be of the same color as of the skin, but they may be darker in some cases. Darker skin are more likely to have darker tags. Although it has no health consequences, tags arise on almost all kinds of skin and to almost all ages.

Such tags are more common in people of older ages than among youngsters. Usual age for tags to appear on the skin is from thirty years to old age, though they can appear a little earlier. They are never a sign of a major skin disease and must always be taken lightly. Although it is generally known that they are benign protrusion, still most of the people do not want them on their skin and want to remove them. Various medicines are available in the market which claim solution to the problem but that is not the case. Some of these medicines may affect the skin negatively.

You can find tags anywhere on your body not necessarily following any strict medical reason. Tags are generally more common in body parts which are in direct contact with other body parts or with one's clothes. They are more likely to appear on the neck or under the neck, in armpits or in private parts. Generally tags do not disappear automatically but at times they may fall down after a few days of appearance in case of small size tags. One should not try any medicine or ointment without consulting a doctor.

Strong ointments are used to diminish skin tags by drying them, they may also be removed by freezing or burning or even by a surgical treatment. Surgical treatments are usually not recommended by most of the doctors due to the fact that may lead to body itching or irritation. To avoid any negative fallouts, use of ointments should be resorted since they are generally without any side effects. Such ointments generally dry up the tag by disallowing any nutrients reaching it. As a result, the tag falls after some days by itself without any negative effect on body. Older people may have skin sensitivities and should consult an medical expert before using any medicine. Treatment differs from person to person as everyone has different types of skin.