So, you've got some skin tag houseguests. Uninvited. Unsightly. Unwanted. We get it. While these benign growths, known to their close pals as acrochordons and fibroepithelial polyps, aren't going to slash you in your sleep, they can get a bit irritating or twist into a painful ball of regret. You might want to evict them, either because they're a pain in the…um, skin, or because they're cramping your style.

Skin tags are just trying to fit in, blending with your skin tone, or going a bit flamboyant with a pink wave. Yes, they seem tiny but can grow up to 1 centimeter (that's less than half an inch for those allergic to the metric system). And their favorite hangout joints? Anywhere your skin has a friction fest, rubbing against other skin, clothes, or those pesky tight jeans you love.

Sweating it out over why you've got an infestation of these fleshy moles? Look at your clothes, your bling, or wherever your skin gets up close and personal. Because, for reasons that elude even the brainiest, friction is like a magnet for skin tags.

Anyone can rock a skin tag, but unless you're Peter Pan, the older you get, the more likely you are to sprout these harmless offenders. If you're unsure if the bugger hanging on to you is a skin tag or something more sinister, call in the experts. Your healthcare provider can make that call, and if they're unsure, they'll put it under the microscope in a lab.

Now, here's the juicy part - how to kick skin tags to the curb. Unassisted home surgeries might make for a thrilling Saturday night, but it's a no-no. You don't want to botch it up and become a walking, talking med school case study. Instead, check out over-the-counter options or better yet, get a skin specialist, aka dermatologist, to decide the fate of your skin tag.

Some like it cold (the freezing option), some fancy a slow death (cutting off blood supply), the possibilities are endless. After all, variety is the spice of skin tag removal.

Is prevention your jam? Cool. Avoid irritating those growths, reduce friction where possible (get comfy clothes people!), and remember, any new skin growth deserves a 'hello' from your healthcare provider.

Skin tags might not be the life of the party, but knowing what they are, how to have them removed, and how to avoid future ones can make them a bit less annoying. Cruising through life with these minor inconveniences is no biggie, as long as you know when to call for backup.