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Skin Tag Removal

Skin tags are harmless growths that can appear or develop anywhere on the skin. However, they are more common on the neck, underarms, and eyelids. Unlike moles, skin tags are the same colour as your skin or slightly darker. When they get irritated, they may turn red. Skin tags are more common as you age.

Besides these features, one feature common to skin tags is that everyone wants to get rid of them! While many people want to remove their skin tags for aesthetic reasons, they need to be removed if they are constantly irritated, feel uncomfortable, or begin to affect their eyesight.

If you have a skin growth that looks similar to a skin tag but you are unsure, contact a trained dermatologist and get it checked.

Causes

Why Do You Get Skin Tags?

Skin tags generally develop where the skin has been rubbing against skin, clothing, or jewellery. For this reason, they usually occur beneath the breasts, groin, eyelids, neck, and underarms. You also have a risk of developing skin tags if you have chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, excess fat around your waist, or unhealthy cholesterol levels.

While these skin tags are harmless, the reason they occur is still unclear. A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors may cause them. People of any gender can develop skin tags.

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TREATMENT

Why Should You Remove Skin Tags?

If a skin tag is not affecting you, you can let it be. Skin tags are removed if:

  • They become irritated or bleed (when they rub against jewellery, clothing or a seat belt)
  • Develop on your eyelid, and it affects your eyesight
  • It becomes painful

If you suddenly develop several skin tags, consult a dermatologist and get them evaluated.

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Procedure

How Are Skin Tags Removed?

Skin tag removal is a short in-clinic procedure that usually does not require a follow-up appointment. The skin tag removal method depends upon its size, location and other health considerations.

Common techniques used for skin tag removal are:

In this procedure, the dermatologist applies an extremely cold substance like liquid nitrogen to freeze the bottom of the skin tag and uses a surgical blade or scissors to remove it. Sometimes, applying a freezing substance may cause blister or scab formation. When this scab or blister falls, the skin tag goes with it!

The dermatologist uses a tiny needle to zap the skin tag, destroying it. The treated skin will develop a scab that may take two to three weeks to heal.

In this procedure, the dermatologist numbs the area and uses surgical scissors or a blade to remove the skin tag. Once the bleeding is controlled, a bandage is applied. Follow your dermatologist’s instructions after the procedure to enable good healing and prevent infection.

The most popular filler-dissolving material is hyaluronidase. This is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. When hyaluronidase is injected into the area of the filler material, it rapidly breaks down the filler and absorbs it for safe elimination from the body.

DOCTOR

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Skin tags are harmless skin growths that usually do not require any treatment. However, if they are irritated, bleeding, or affecting your vision or facial aesthetics, you can get them removed. If you are suspicious about a skin tag, get it evaluated by a dermatologist. To know more about skin tag removal, contact our dermatologists at Hortman Clinics.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Skin tags cannot be prevented. However, if you are prone to them, you can reduce their incidence by maintaining a optimum weight, eating a healthy diet, and controlling your parameters, such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Cryotherapy, or using extremely cold substances like liquid nitrogen, is the best way to remove skin tags. Surgical excision and cautery are also effective methods.

Skin tag removal is performed under local or topical anaesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the procedure. However, you may experience mild, temporary discomfort afterwards.

Skin tag removal is permanent, and skin tags will usually not recur or return to the same spot after the procedure. However, new skin tags may develop in another area if there is continuous rubbing or irritation.

Skin tags are not cancerous and cannot turn cancerous. But, they may look similar to cancer growths, so you must always get them evaluated by a dermatologist.

The skin tags may often fall off themselves in a few weeks. Larger skin tags, however, may require removal by a trained dermatologist.

Sun exposure does contribute to the development of skin tags.

You will come across several home remedies that promise skin tag removal. However, these methods may be dangerous. If you want a skin tag removed, always consult a dermatologist. Avoid cutting or scraping a skin tag at home.

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