skin tag

noun

: a small typically benign soft pendulous growth on the skin especially of the eyelids, neck, armpits, or groin

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The woman's body has a large skin tag on the right portion of her torso and stretch marks on her lower abdomen, the medical examiner's office reported. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to three companies for selling unapproved skin tag and mole removal products. Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 11 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skin tag was in 1887

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“Skin tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20tag. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

: a small, soft, pendulous growth on the skin especially around the eyes or on the neck, armpits, or groin
A skin tag, a common and harmless growth, also was removed, along with some spider veins on his nose. Laurence McQuillan, USA Today
Skin tags usually are painless, but they can become irritated by rubbing against clothing. Mayo Clinic Health Letter

called also acrochordon

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