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Skin Disorders and TreatmentAcrochordons |
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AcrochordonsAcrochordons are small benign tumors that occurs in areas where the skin forms creases, such as the neck, armpits, and groin and are harmless lesions that appear to hang off the skin. Acrochordons are also called Cutaneous skin tags occurs most often after midlife. Most acrochordons vary in size from 2-5 mm in diameter, although larger acrochordons up to 5 cm in diameter are sometimes evident. They can develop in both men and women as they grow old. They are generally skin colored or darker and their size ranges from 1mm to 5cm. Acrochordons occurs frequently in obese persons and those suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. They are tiny skin protrusions, and may have a small narrow stalk connecting the skin bump to the surface of the skin. Acrochordons are also described as:
Acrochordons Treatment and PreventionTreatment is usually not necessary unless the cutaneous tags are irritating or are cosmetically displeasing and The diagnosis is conducted on the basis of appearance of the skin. Comfrey creams and infusions can be used for the treatment of acrochordons. Other methods of removal include cryotherapy and ligation with a suture or a copper wire; however, freezing of the surrounding skin during liquid nitrogen cryotherapy may result in dyschromic lesions. The different ways of removing skin tags are:
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