Drastic Changes in Estrogen
Women, in particular, are more likely to deal with skin tags than men, and removing them has become a common and conscious choice for both genders. As a result, there’s been a lot of new research into the causes of skin tags. Recent studies have shown that drastic changes in estrogen levels are one of the most common causes of these benign skin growths. The connection between estrogen levels and skin tags can have serious implications for women who have had children or gone through menopause.
As a woman ages, her estrogen levels gradually drop. Estrogen is a female hormone that regulates the function of various organs and tissues in the body, including the skin. Many women experience a drastic change in estrogen production during menopause, which can cause skin tags to form around the neck or underarms.
