They are tiny skin protrusions, and may have a small narrow stalk connecting the skin bump to the surface of the skin. They are usually painless and do not grow or change, except for occasional irritation from rubbing by clothing or other friction. Their origin is unknown.
Prevention is unknown.
Treatment is usually not necessary unless the cutaneous tags are irritating or are cosmetically displeasing. They may become irritated or be cosmetically displeasing. There is usually no regrowth or scar formation after removal. New cutaneous tags may appear elsewhere on the body. There are usually no complications.