Skin tags are little, soft, flesh-colored growths that project out from your skin. In medical terms, skin tags are described as acrochordons, papillomas, soft firbromas, pedunculated (this means they are on a stalk) and filiform (this means they are thread-like). Skin tags are usually benign and cause no health risk. Insurance companies consider removal of skin tags as a cosmetic procedure therefore, it is not likely that you insurance will pay for a doctors visit to remove a skin tag. Listed below are a few options to remove skin tags at home:
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Skin Tag Removal
Home remedies for skin tag removal
You can simply clip them off with scissors or clippers. Clip right at the base of the skin tag. Although this sounds painful, it isn't any more so than if you had it done in the Doctor's office. When using this method, be sure to use clean and sterilized clippers or scissors. The best way to sterilize them is to place them over fire and then let cool before use or rub thoroughly with alcohol. In addition, with this method there may be some bleeding so have bandages and gauze ready.
Freezing the skin tag with liquid nitrogen, much like a Doctor would freeze a wart off in his/her office. Today there are several products on the market for wart removal and skin tag removal.
The last option is "tying them off" to eliminate the blood supply. Although this is probably the safest method, it takes the longest. Pull the skin tag away from the body and tie a thin thread or suture around the base. In approximately 3 to 5 days the skin tag will dry up and fall off.
Either of the remedies listed above are effective for removing skin tags however, there are instances where you may want the advise of a doctor. If the skin tag shows signs of changing size or color over time it could be malignant. Much like you would watch a mole or wart for changes, so it would go with skin tags. In addition, no matter what home remedy you use above; be sure to sterilize all equipment.
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