Skin Tag Removal

What are Skin Tags?

A skin tag is a small piece of soft, hanging skin that may have a peduncle or stalk. Skin tags can appear anywhere on the body and affect both men and women equally.

Causes of Skin Tags

Clusters of collagen and blood vessels being trapped inside the thicker pieces of skin are believed to be the causes of skin tags. Skin tags affect people both males and females, but they happen more often during pregnancy, in people who are obese, and in people with diabetes. Hyperinsulinemia, which is too much insulin in the blood, is also associated with skin tags.

Other factors considered to be risk factors for skin tags include:

• Obesity and overweight
• Pregnancy
• Diabetes

How to Get Rid of Skin Tags?

Skin tags are considered harmless, so removal is usually done to enhance appearance as they can reduce skin confidence to some extent.

Removal Methods:

1. Over-the-Counter Solutions: These freeze the skin tag, and it will fall off after 7 to 10 days. It is recommended to seek professional medical advice before using these treatments.
2. Cauterization: Also known as cautery, this medical technique involves using electrolysis to burn the skin tags.
3. Cryosurgery: This type of surgery involves freezing off skin tags using cold liquid nitrogen. They fall off after 10-14 days of treatment.
4. Excision: Scalpel or surgical scissors are used to cut off the skin tags.

Consult your physician before opting for any of these treatments.