Local and Central IRBs/IECs There are two types of IRBs/IECs: local and central. Local IRBs/IECs are functions of the academic institutions that conduct research and review only their trials, while central IRBs/IECs provide review services for multiple entities.
Groin and genital lesions resembling skin tags may actually be genital warts or condyloma. A biopsy would help diagnose which of these growths are not skin tags. Very rarely, a basal cell skin or squamous cancer or melanoma may mimic a skin tag, but this is very uncommon.
Cover the skin tag with duct tape. Duct tape is often used in mole removal, and the same method can be used in the removal of skin tags. Stick a patch of duct tape over the skin tag and leave it in place until it begins to loosen. Pull off the tape and check to see whether the skin tag has come away with it.