Skin tags
Also known as: Fibroepithelial polyps · Acrochorda · Fibroepitheliale Polypen · Hautanhängsel · Pedunculated fibroma · …
Overview
What it is
Acrochordonous plaques are benign, harmless skin growths affecting the dog's outer skin layer and underlying connective tissue. They typically form soft, raised bumps that are medically harmless and do not become cancerous. Any technical terms simply describe these non-cancerous skin tags.
How it presents
Owners will usually notice painless, skin-colored or darkened bumps on the neck, chest, or armpits, particularly in older dogs. These growths generally do not cause any discomfort unless they are irritated by friction or licking.
Treatment
Treatment is entirely optional and typically only required if a growth becomes irritated or for cosmetic preferences. A veterinarian can easily remove them in a simple, one-time procedure, which generally costs between 100 and 400 EUR.
How it's tested
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Skin tags?
Acrochordonous plaques are benign, harmless skin growths affecting the dog's outer skin layer and underlying connective tissue. They typically form soft, raised bumps that are medically harmless and do not become cancerous. Any technical terms simply describe these non-cancerous skin tags.
How is Skin tags tested?
Various clinical and genetic tests are used depending on the breed and presentation.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.