Home remedies to remove skin tag

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What are skin tags?

Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-colored benign skin growth, skin tags are the most common bump on human skin. they are usually harmless but can be annoying.

they are used to come on eyelids. neck, armpits, groin, fold, and under the breast. both males and females can develop skin tags. obesity is the main cause of skin tags development.[1]

  • A person can get one to 200 skin tags.
  • most people will develop skin tags in their lifetime.
  • Middle-age adults, obese, people are more prone to skin tags

Causes of skin tags

It is still unclear what exactly causes skin tags

Risk factors

You are at greater risk for skin tags if you are.

  • Pregnant
  • Overweight
  • Family history of skin tags
  • Insulin resistance
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • HPV

Skin tags do not develop skin cancer, however, irritation can occur if you rub with jewelry or clothes. When you develop skin tags, it can not be a concern. most skin tags are a nuisance. if they do not bother, you can leave them alone.

remember you may see more skin tags if you have one anywhere in the body. for example Eyelids.

Will it cause a problem if I remove a skin tag?

It is still unclear if removing a skin tag will cause any problem or harm for your skin but you should be aware of how to remove skin tags you should get them removed by a medical expert. avoid doing it yourself when the tag is in the sensitive area such as the eyelids, or under the breast.

Wart and vs skin tags

The cause of skin tags is still not clear while warts are caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) Warts are known to be contagious. the skin tag is not contagious or do not develop any skin disease.

home remedies to remove skin tags

Most of the time skin tags will clear on their own after few months. if you want to remove it then it is possible with precautions you have to be very careful when the skin tag is on the eyelid we do not recommend using home remedies in this area a medical expert is the best one to remove it.

For other parts of the body, we have listed some home remedies to remove skin tags.

Apple cider vinegar for skin tags

ACV is used to treat many skin conditions including skin tags.ACV contains anti-bacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The acidic property of ACV will break down the tissue surrounding the skin tag and the tag will fall off.

How to use

  • Soak a cotton swab in ACV
  • Place the cotton swab on the skin tag
  • Wrap the cotton swab with a bandage for 20 minutes
  • wash the skin.
  • Repeat once a day for a week.

Garlic for skin tag

Garlic contains anti-aging benefits and it has been found to effectively improve skin appearance by reducing inflammation.

How to use

  • Take a few garlic cloves
  • Crush them
  • apply to affected areas
  • Leave it for 30 minutes with a bandage
  • wash it properly
  • Repeat daily for a week.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil contains antiviral and antifungal properties, it has been used widely for a skin condition and is found to be safe. avoid using it on the eyelid.[4]

How to use

  • Wash the affected area
  • Take cotton swab
  • Gently massage the oil over the skin tag
  • Place the cotton swab with a bandage
  • Leave it for 1 hour
  • Wash it later
  • Repeat once a day for a week.

Vitamin E for skin tags

It is possible that you have aged and a skin tag appears on your body. Vitamin E contains antioxidant properties and helps to fight wrinkles.[5]

How to use

  • Wash the affected area
  • Directly apply with Vitamin E oil
  • Massage gently for 5 minutes
  • leave it for 1 hour
  • Repeat daily until skin tags are clear.

Banana peel for skin tag

When you have a skin tag do not throw your old banana peel. the banana peel will help you to dry out the skin tag.

  • Take a fresh banana peel
  • Cut it and place it on the skin tag
  • Cover it with a bandage
  • leave it overnight
  • Repeat once a day until the skin tag is clear.

Method 2

Consult a doctor before using this method

Now the first thing you want to be sure of is that you are actually dealing with a skin tag. A skin tag looks like just a small extra flap of skin and usually isn’t much bigger than half an inch long or so.

Skin tags are also usually the same color as your skin or just slightly darker, but they aren’t as dark as moles. And unlike moles, they usually don’t have any hair growing out of them.

Okay, the first method how to remove a skin tag yourself is to tie the root of the skin tag with fishing string or dental floss. You want to get it as close to your skin as possible. The next step is taking a pair of nail scissors or nail clippers that you have thoroughly sterilized and sanitized.

Then, using a mirror or other aid, snip of the skin tag as close to the skin as possible. It might bleed just a little bit but it shouldn’t bleed too much.

This is how a doctor removes a skin tag, except they have scissors or surgical instruments that cost a ton more! Another way for skin tag removal at home is to use a paste of castor oil and baking soda.

You “sand” down the skin tag and put this paste on your skin tag a few times a day for several days up to a couple of weeks. This process seems to work best with the larger skin tags and moles that you are trying to remove.

However, the guide that I spoke about earlier has very detailed and easy-to-follow instructions on how to safely remove skin tags at home using this method and others.

You don’t need to live with skin tags, they are not harmful but can be unsightly, and now you know how to remove a skin tag. So get at them and get back your unblemished skin free of skin tags for good.

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