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Acrochordon:
the medical name for a skin tag
Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · Last reviewed · 3 min read
Published 10 October 2026 · Reviewed by Dr Sin Yong
Acrochordon is the medical term for a skin tag: a soft, skin-coloured or slightly darker growth on a narrow stalk, most often in friction zones such as the neck, eyelids, underarms and groin. They are harmless, but a sudden crop can accompany weight gain, insulin resistance or pregnancy. Removal is by snip excision, electrosurgery or CO₂ laser after examination.