Groin skin tags are growths of excess skin that appear
in the left or right groin (sometimes both), mostly in
men. They are distinguished from the genital
skin tags that appear on the penis, usually at the
circumcision line, and vaginal
skin tags, which grow in the genital area for women.
The occurrence of groin skin tags (and of course penile
skin tags too) is the cause of embarrassment for many
men who have a sex life. So men need to explain groin
skin tags to their partners as harmless growths
of excess skin. This is the problem of countless men
of different age categories and have has no connection
to a man’s race or his social/economical/religious
background.
Causes of Groin Skin Tags
The exact causes that give rise to groin skin tags
are not known. The general idea that skin tags arise
in places where skin rubs against skin seems to be applicable
to groin skin tags that appear in the fold of the groin
– the place where the skin of the leg and that
of the balder frequently rub together. Still, other
factors may be involved because not all men develop
groin skin tags. Some studies claim that skin tags in
the groin area are associated with diabetes and a few
other diseases. These findings still need to be verified.
Health Risks
Like other skin tags, those in the groins do not pose
any health risks. They are benign masses of excess skin,
causing only some irritation when subject to rubbing
or friction. In some cases, men having groin skin tags
get worried about them when these growths increase in
size. In such cases, they may be taken for genital warts
which are contagious and may be the precursors of cervical
cancer. It is safe then to visit a dermatologist and
have the skin tags area examined. Even when identified
as skin tags, men would usually choose to have them
removed for general comfort in the respective area and
also to avoid embarrassment during or after sexual activity.
Removal of Groin Skin Tags
Groin skin tags can be removed easily and painlessly
in a physician’s office. If required, the patient
is given a little local anesthesia. The skin tags in
the groin area are them removed by surgical scissors.
The tags may be removed by ligation i.e. tying them
up with a string around their base so as to cut off
their blood supply. This makes skin
tag removal easier and pain free. Many physicians
now use cryotherapy (freezing)
to remove skin tags by freezing the growths with liquid
nitrogen. This kills the cells of the groin skin tags
and does not injure the surrounding tissues. For larger
skin tags in the groin area, two or more visits to the
doctor’s clinic for skin
tag treatment may be required.
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