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Effective Skin Tags and Cherry Angiomas Removal: Causes, Health Links, and Effective Treatment Options

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Have you noticed small, fleshy growths or red spots appearing on your skin? While usually harmless, these can be signs of common skin lesions like skin tags and cherry angiomas. Though often dismissed as cosmetic concerns, they may sometimes reflect internal health factors — especially related to blood sugar or hormonal changes.

In this blog, we’ll explore what causes these skin lesions, why treatment might be a good idea, and the precise, effective methods we use: Freeze Pen (cryotherapy) and cauterization (thermocoagulation).


What Are Skin Tags?

Skin tags (acrochordons) are soft, skin-colored growths that typically appear in areas where the skin folds or rubs — such as the neck, underarms, eyelids, groin, and under the breasts. They can range from tiny to several millimeters in size and are attached by a small stalk.


What Are Cherry Angiomas?

Cherry angiomas are small, bright red or purple spots made up of clusters of dilated blood vessels. They commonly appear on the trunk, arms, and shoulders, especially as we age. Though harmless, they can bleed if scratched or irritated, and many people choose to remove them for cosmetic reasons.


Causes and Risk Factors

For Skin Tags:

  • Friction from clothing or skin folds

  • Hormonal changes (e.g., pregnancy, menopause)

  • Obesity and insulin resistance

  • Genetics

  • Potential link to HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

For Cherry Angiomas:

  • Aging (common after age 30)

  • Genetics

  • Hormonal shifts

  • Possible links to liver function or blood vessel changes


Health Connections: Blood Sugar & HPV

  • Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar:Skin tags have been associated with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Their appearance might signal underlying insulin resistance, especially if they appear suddenly or in large numbers.

  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus):Certain types of skin tags may carry HPV DNA, suggesting a possible viral component in their development — though not all skin tags are HPV-related.


Why Consider Treatment?

While these lesions are benign, treatment may be recommended when:

  • They are irritated by clothing or jewelry.

  • They bleed or become inflamed.

  • They are located in cosmetically sensitive areas.

  • There's uncertainty about the diagnosis.


Treatment Options We Offer

At our clinic, we specialize in two effective and minimally invasive removal methods:

✅ Freeze Pen (Cryotherapy)

A precision device delivers a cold jet of nitrous oxide to freeze and destroy the lesion. This is ideal for both skin tags and cherry angiomas, causing them to dry up and fall off over time.

✅ Cauterization (Thermocoagulation)

This method uses a fine probe to deliver controlled heat via electrical current, effectively removing the lesion by coagulating its tissue. It’s fast, accurate, and especially useful for delicate areas or bleeding lesions like cherry angiomas.

Both methods offer:

  • Minimal discomfort

  • Quick healing

  • Little to no downtime

  • Excellent cosmetic results


Do They Come Back?

Once treated, individual lesions do not return, but new ones may form — especially if the underlying causes (like friction, insulin resistance, or hormonal imbalance) persist. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce recurrence.


Final Thought

Whether it’s a skin tag on your neck or a red cherry angioma on your chest, you don’t have to live with it. Treatment is quick, effective, and can even give you insight into your skin — and your overall health.

Book a consultation today to safely remove unwanted skin growths with either our Freeze Pen or thermocoagulation methods, and step into smoother, clearer skin.

Have you noticed small, fleshy growths or red spots appearing on your skin? While usually harmless, these can be signs of common skin lesions like skin tags and cherry angiomas. Though often dismissed as cosmetic concerns, they may sometimes reflect internal health factors — especially related to blood sugar or hormonal changes.

In this blog, we’ll explore what causes these skin lesions, why treatment might be a good idea, and the precise, effective methods we use: Freeze Pen (cryotherapy) and cauterization (thermocoagulation).


Aggie Singh

cosmetologist

 
 
 

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