Skin tags are small harmless growths that are made of a combination of fibers, nerve and fat cells. They are usually seen as small brownish irregular shaped spots. In some cases, they may be raised from the skin and hang from a small stalk. While they can be annoying, skin tags are generally harmless growths. No one knows exactly why skin tags form on the eyelids or other areas of the body but there are a few things that science thinks can be associated with their appearance.
Chaffing and Irritation
Skin tags on the eyelids may be caused by the chaffing and irritation skin rubs together. When we blink or open and close our eyes this causes friction and sometimes irritation of the skin that forms the eyelids. This means that our natural reflex to blink can be the cause of skin tags.
Hormones and Steroids
When a woman is pregnant the hormone changes in her body can cause some fibers, nerve and fat cells in the body to bond resulting in skin tags. Steroid use can also cause skin tags. Steroids can interfere with your muscles causing collagen fibers to stick together, causing skin tags.
Insulin Resistence
If a person has diabetes, skin tags can form as a result of insulin resistance. The bodies resistnce to insulin can cause materials in the body to bond resulting in skin tags.
Tips
If your skin tags are large or are causing irritation ask your doctor about having them removed. Skin tag removal is a safe in office procedure that can be performed in a doctor or dermatologists office.
Warnings
If you have skin tags do not try to remove them yourself because this can be painful and cause unwanted scaring. Be careful when shaving or wearing jewelry on and around skin tags as friction can irritate skin tags, making them painful or causing them to bleed. Skin tag removal us generally safe for pregnant women, but consult your doctor before having them removed to avoid complications.
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