Are these skin tags growing on my neck? Can they be removed? (Photo)

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your photo and detailed description — it really helps me understand what you’re noticing. Based on what you described — soft, small, brownish bumps around the neck and chest that you can feel rather than flat spots — these do indeed sound consistent with skin tags (also called acrochordons). They’re completely benign and very common, especially in areas where the skin experiences mild friction.

They tend to appear more often with:

Friction or rubbing, such as from clothing or jewelry.

Genetic predisposition — some people are simply more prone to them.

Mild metabolic factors, like insulin resistance or hormonal changes, which can increase their likelihood.

The good news is that they can be safely and easily removed if they’re bothering you for cosmetic reasons or irritation. Removal methods include gentle cryotherapy (freezing), snipping with sterile scissors, or cauterization — all of which can be done in a dermatologist’s office, usually with minimal discomfort and little to no downtime.

Once removed, they generally don’t grow back in the same spot, though new ones can occasionally appear over time — which is normal and nothing to worry about.