Skin Tags
In most cases skin tags are not a cause for concern, as they are benign (non-cancerous) and totally harmless. For most people, they are a cosmetic concern more than anything else, however, there is some medical research that suggests that developing skin tags could be a symptom of deteriorating health.
In a paper published earlier this year in the Spanish researchers found a significant link between skin tags and insulin levels, suggesting that skin tags could be a potential early warning sign of diabetes. Similar results were found in a Brazilian study, which also showed a significant link between the presence of skin tags and insulin resistance.
The reasoning for this is that when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels, the cause of diabetes, systemic inflammation increases. This inflammation, in turn, can cause abnormal cell turn over in the skin leading to increased skin tags.
Please consult a medical practitioner before attempting to remove a skin tag.
