Skin tags - unsightly but not dangerous

People normally become aware of skin tags while taking care of their personal hygiene. They are easily found, especially under the armpits. Many people find skin tags ugly and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

What are fibromas?

They are small, soft skin appendages that grow to a few millimetres in size. Why they appear is not definitively known. They are usually found in wrinkled skin areas such as the neck, armpits or groin area. However, these unsightly tags can also appear on the buttocks, eyelids or, in women, under the breasts.

Treatment

From a medical point of view, fibromas don't have to be removed because they are not contagious or dangerous in any way. However, in some locations - the neck for example - it can make sense to have them removed. You should refrain from removing them using home remedies (e.g. apple cider vinegar). In fact, there are several methods that doctors can use to rid a patient of unwanted tags:

• Surgical removal (ablation) under correct, sterile conditions. The treated area is then covered with a sterile dressing.
• Removal with a laser.
• Burning using electric current.

SWICA Benecura

You've discovered an annoying skin tag under your armpit and now you don't know what to do. Treat it yourself using a home remedy, just cut it off, or maybe see a doctor? The Benecura app from SWICA supports you when you feel unwell or become ill. SWICA customers can use the SymptomCheck feature of the Benecura app, which was developed by doctors, to obtain information easily, quickly and reliably and immediately receive a personal recommendation about what to do next.