While you can find various home remedies for removing skin tags, you should be cautious about trying to get rid of them yourself. You might cause an infection or leave a scar, and that would be even worse than dealing with the tag you have now. Also, home methods can be painful, and they may not even work. A dermatologist can quickly remove a skin tag in a safe way, even if it is close to your eye. Here are three methods used for skin tag removal:
Freezing The Tag
Your dermatologist may suggest freezing the tag. This is done by applying liquid nitrogen to it. Freezing is sometimes preferable because of the location of the tag. For instance, if it is near your eye or in a tight place, surgical scissors may not safe to use. Freezing kills the tag, but it may not fall off right away. The tag usually shrinks over a period of days until one day, you notice that it's gone.
Burning The Skin Tag
Burning is an option that removes the skin tag immediately. Your dermatologist uses a heated wire to cut through the stem of the tag to remove it. The heat from the wire seals your skin to stop the bleeding. You'll be given a local anesthetic first, so you won't feel any pain or discomfort during this procedure.
Cutting Off The Tag
Another quick way to get rid of a skin tag is to cut it off with surgical scissors or a scalpel. The area is numbed for this procedure too, so you won't feel anything while the tag is being removed. This is a quick and easy process for removing an annoying skin tag, but there may be some bleeding involved. Your dermatologist can apply medication that stops bleeding so it doesn't last very long. You recover quickly from this minor procedure and your skin heals without leaving a scar behind.
These treatments are quick and painless, and they're also safe for you to undergo, which is something you can't always say about home remedies. Skin tags aren't dangerous, so there is no need to remove them unless you hate the way they look or they get sore from rubbing against your clothing. It's common to have more than one skin tag and your dermatologist can remove several during a single session. If you have one or more tags that really bother you, talk to your dermatologist about which removal method is right for you.
Contact a local dermatology clinic for more information and assistance.
Share18 July 2017
When we got family pictures taken last time, I realized that something was wrong with my skin. In addition to being blotchy, I was still suffering from embarrassing breakouts. To resolve the problem, I made an appointment with a dermatologist. It was incredible to talk with him, and he had lots of valuable advice. In addition to offering suggestions for ways to avoid breakouts, he also helped me to perfect my skincare routine. You wouldn't believe how much better my skin looks now. This blog is all about perfecting your skincare regimen, so that you don't have to feel shy about your looks.
