What causes anal skin tags?
These tiny tabs of skin, also referred to as acrochordons, tend to form in areas where the skin rubs together. While skin tags are most common in older adults, they can occur at any age. Individuals with family members who have a large number of the growths are more likely to develop acrochordons themselves. While the growths are benign, they can cause some degree of discomfort, especially when clothing or jewelry rubs against them. Many people are bothered by the way they look and choose to have them removed. Are groin skin tags a form of STD? It is understandable to be alarmed by the appearance of skin growths in the anal area; however, skin tags are not contagious and are not associated with any venereal disease. Do I need surgery to get rid of skin tags in the genital and anal region? If you are bothered by groin skin tags or acrochordons in the genital area, your doctor may suggest surgery to remove the growths. An outpatient procedure such as cryotherapy (chemically freezing the
