How to Remove Skin Tags

What are Skin Tags?

Skin Tags! They look gross and they can cause major discomfort; however, you should not worry because they are very common and easy to get rid of. With just a single doctor’s appointment, you can easily get rid of your skin tag, pain-free. You may wonder, what are these hanging skins? They are extra skin cells produced in the skin’s top layers and they can grow anywhere on the body. Most skin tags hang off the skin by a small stalk. They are known to be very common as nearly 60% of all people at some point in their lives develop these pimples. They are extremely soft to touch however, you should avoid extensive touching because you could tear it and cause minor bleeding.

What Causes Skin Tags?

Nobody knows for sure what causes skin tags. They are one of the many mysteries of the medical field. Most doctors associate skin tags with weight gain or excessive sweating. Pregnancy as well has been mentioned as one driving factor behind such growths due to hormonal changes. Most of the skin tags are cause by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Skin tags could also emerge as a result of cancerous skin cells; however, this possibility is extremely rare. Most doctors though still consider this scenario hence why they send the skin tag after the removal procedure to a lab for biopsy.

How are Skin Tags Removed?

In order to get rid of your skin tag, it is recommended to see a medical doctor dermatologist . In most cases, a dermatologist would offer you three methods in removing your skin tag: cutting, freezing, or burning. The cutting method is carried out by a surgical scissors . Following a lidocaine injection, your physician would remove the skin tag. In most cases stitches are not needed, unless the mole has cells that go deep underneath the skin. In that case a deeper cut and then stitches are needed.

Freezing the skin tag with liquid nitrogen is another method used by doctors. For this procedure, a small amount of liquid nitrogen is applied to where the skin tag is. As a result, your skin tag would turn into a blister and then after a few days it will disappear on its own.

Burning the skin tag is another popular method used by our doctors. Heat destroys the cells that result in the growth of moles and skin tags. Heat also prevents bleeding which makes this method less messy than the cutting option. At times your doctor would recommend burning the root of the cells following the cutting method, in order to prevent the skin tag from growing back. It is important to note that this stage does not hurt because a lidocaine shot is injected prior to the start of the procedure. Your physician would warn you that some burning procedures may leave small scars. You may decide which method you would want to go with after considering this possibility. It is important to mention that burning the root is beneficial since it would ensure the total destruction of the skin tag. This means your skin tag would 100% not reappear.

Should You Remove Your Skin Tag Yourself?

There are many people who think the issue of their skin tag is something that they could fix themselves without going to the doctor. They may search on the internet and see that applying crushed garlic to the skin tag area and letting it sit there for 24 hours would fix their problem. Some may read that applying apple cider vinegar is the way to go in order to get rid of your skin tag naturally at home. There is no scientific proof regarding these two mentioned steps being effective. It is encouraged to visit a professional because their procedures are the safest and the most effective way in approaching a skin tag problem. Please do not use a scissor in order to cut the skin off yourself. Many thinks that they can use a razor or a scissor to safely remove their skin tags, but this idea could quickly backfire. Cutting it yourself without much consideration and proper equipment could lead to unstoppable bleeding. This may result in you having to spend the night at an emergency room instead of laying on your couch watching the Raptors shoot the lights off. You would be amazed at how a skin tag could produce blood, especially if it is located on the head of a person. The cells located on heads are full of blood and the slightest cut could make you bleed like Ric Flair. Bleeding aside, cutting it yourself could lead to infection which is of course not ideal.

If you have made up your mind and you are ready to say goodbye to your skin tag, visit the page at NewM Clinic website and view our offered services. NewM Clinic doctors would remove your skin tag for you without you feeling a thing!