Why Skin Tags Form and What Makes Them Grow
Friction triggers skin tags, but insulin resistance determines how many you'll grow.
Renata Osei-Bonsu
Senior Health Correspondent
Renata Osei-Bonsu spent a decade as a patient advocate and health educator at community clinics in Atlanta before turning to health journalism in 2014. She reports on the intersection of affordable care and patient empowerment, with a particular focus on how underserved communities navigate digital health systems.
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Friction triggers skin tags, but insulin resistance determines how many you'll grow.
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