Skin Tags (Acrochordons): Demographic Features and Their Correlation with Body Mass Index (BMI)

Background: Skin tag is a benign tumor of the skin with a soft consistency which commonly occurs in the flexure area.Skin tag often found in individuals with middle and old age.Until now, there are many of theories have been proposed to explain the mechanism of the skin tag, one of the theory is obesity and association with metabolic syndrome. Aim of the Study:The study aim was to know the frequency and demographic features of skin tag in Libyan patients and to evaluate the possible correlation with body mass index (BMI). Patients and Methods:This study is an analytic study with cross-sectional designs involving 50 Libyan patients with skin tags and 50 controls.All participants were exposed to detailed disease history and complete dermatological examination.The height, weight, body mass index (BMI) of Original Research ArticleArticle index (BMI).Conclusion: It can be concluded, individuals with overweight and obesity BMI have an increased risk or predisposition factor to the development of skin tags (Acrochordons).