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Can Skin Tags Grow Hair?

Published in Dermatology 1 min read

No, skin tags generally do not grow hair.

Skin tags are small, benign growths that form on the surface of the skin. They are typically made up of collagen fibers and blood vessels, covered by a layer of skin. Unlike moles, which have deeper roots within the skin, skin tags are attached to the skin's surface by a small stalk.

Here's a comparison:

Feature Skin Tag Mole
Location Surface of the skin Deeper within the skin
Hair Growth Rarely, if ever Possible
Composition Collagen, blood vessels, skin Melanocytes (pigment-producing cells)
Attachment Attached by a small stalk Rooted within the skin

Because skin tags lack the necessary structures within the deeper layers of the skin (specifically, hair follicles), hair cannot grow from them. Hair follicles are located deeper in the dermis and are required for hair growth. Moles, on the other hand, are deeper skin structures where hair follicles can exist, explaining why hair sometimes grows from moles.

In summary, while it's possible to see hair growing from a mole, hair growth from a skin tag is highly unlikely due to its superficial nature and lack of hair follicles.