Skin tags are very common – and while they are benign in themselves, it is important to watch out for any changes, experts say
GPs and dermatologists are both equipped to remove skin tags, which are essentially a cosmetic issue and pose no health risk. Photo: Getty
In 2021, a very pregnant Paloma Faith posted a bath selfie, with a caption postscript that read: “Pregnancy skin tags?! I look like you could pin me to a pin board I’ve got so many.”
Her post might be the only time a celebrity has drawn attention to these tiny flappy bits of skin that are most frequently seen on the necks of middle-aged people, and were often subjected to old-school DIY removal strategies involving dental floss or sewing thread (don’t try it at home, folks).