Acrochordon (Skin Tags)

Acrochordon, more commonly known as skin tags, are soft, skin-coloured, fleshy papules with a narrow base. They are more common in middle-aged adults and have a higher frequency in obese patients or in association with acanthosis nigricans.  They are often found at sites of friction such as the axilla, neck and groin. Skin tags can be removed with liquid nitrogen or by scissor excision (though slight bleeding may occur due to a feeder arteriole at the center).