Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome does not cause skin tags in adults, but children with the rare and genetic condition are particularly prone to the growths. Though skin tags on the neck, face, and upper chest can indicate the syndrome, few parents or doctors link the two. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome requires regular visits to the doctor, as this condition can precede kidney cancer and lung diseases.

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