Skin tag
skin tag: A reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion that is characterized by a small, painless, flesh colored peduncle arising on the surface of the skin, and develops_from areas of friction, or may be associated with HPV virus, or Crohn's disease.
Also known as
- cutaneous tag
- Fibroepithelial polyp
- Fibroepithelial polyp of skin
- soft fibroma
Classification
Ontology identifier: DOID:6873 (Human Disease Ontology).
Classification path: disease of anatomical entity › integumentary system disease › skin disease › reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion.
Specialty: Dermatology
Broader conditions
Medical codes
- SNOMED CT: 156440000
Care at Weyland-Yutani Health System
Care for skin tag is coordinated through Dermatology. Your clinician will recommend tests and treatments based on your history and symptoms.
Treatment options
Diagnostic tests
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When to seek care
If you or a family member may have skin tag, contact your primary care provider or schedule a visit with Dermatology.