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skin tag
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skin tagnoun
A small flap of skin that hangs off of the surface of one's skin.
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Skin tag
An acrochordon is a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases, such as the neck, armpit, and groin. They may also occur on the face, usually on the eyelids. Acrochorda are harmless and typically painless, and do not grow or change over time. Though tags up to a half-inch long have been seen, they are typically the size of a grain of rice. The surface of an acrochordon may be smooth or irregular in appearance and is often raised from the surface of the skin on a fleshy stalk called a peduncle. Microscopically, an acrochordon consists of a fibro-vascular core, sometimes also with fat cells, covered by an unremarkable epidermis. However, tags may become irritated by shaving, clothing or jewelry. It is believed that skin tags occur from skin rubbing up against skin, since they are so often found in skin creases and folds. Studies have shown existence of low-risk HPV 6 and 11 in skin tags hinting at a possible role in its pathogenesis. Acrochorda have been reported to have a prevalence of 46% in the general population. A causal genetic component is thought to exist. They also are more common in women than men. Rarely, they can be associated with the Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, Acromegaly and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of skin tag in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of skin tag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- علامة البشرةArabic
- ετικέτα δέρματοςGreek
- etiqueta de la pielSpanish
- برچسب پوستPersian
- étiquette de peauFrench
- त्वचा छूनाHindi
- label kulitIndonesian
- Tag della pelleItalian
- תג העורHebrew
- スキンタグJapanese
- ಚರ್ಮದ ಟ್ಯಾಗ್Kannada
- tag pellisLatin
- Huid tagDutch
- tag pelePortuguese
- eticheta de pieleRomanian
- தோல் குறிச்சொல்Tamil
- thẻ daVietnamese
- 皮膚標籤Chinese
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