If
you suffer from skin tags, there is a strong possibility
that you will want to have them removed and if there
is one skin tag, then there are often many others.
So if you are considering removing skin tags, you
may have quite a task ahead.
Skin tags are those growths that are bits of skin
or tags protruding from the body.
Skin tags tend to form along the neckline, under
the arms, beneath the breasts, on and above the eyelids
and even in the groin area. The most common place
is the armpit. When skin tags are in awkward places
such as the neck, clothes can rub on them, jewelry
can get caught on them and they can even be shaved
in error.Groin
skin tags can easily rub against clothing or be
injured during lovemaking. They can then become inflamed
and sore and may bleed because they have a blood supply
that enables them to grow.
Skin Tag Removal Options
So you are probably wondering what method to use
for skin
tag removal?
Here are a few suggestions for removing skin tags
and dangers that may arise
The old fashioned way - In our great grandmother’
time, they would remove unwanted skin tags by tying
a hair or some fine thread around the base of the
skin tag. When the hair or thread was tied around
the stalk of the skin tag, the blood supply would
be cut off so that after some time the skin tag would
die and drop off. This method can still be used today
if you are prepared to have bits of thread hanging
from your skin, getting dirty, looking unhygienic
and the process taking days to complete. Depending
on the location of the skin tag, you may need help
tying the string tight enough to be effective. There
is also the danger of infection.
The risky and painful “at home” way
– You might try to remove these skin tags yourself
by snipping off with a pair of scissors. However,
this is considered a very risky and dangerous procedure
because of the chance of infection and excessive bleeding.
Also you might have mistaken the skin tags for some
other skin growth such as a moles, keratoses, hemagiomas
or pyogenic granulomas. Such skin conditions should
definitely not be removed by you at home in such a
way.
Cryotherapy – freeze
skin tags with liquid nitrogen - a common treatment
for skin tags. When applied to a skin tag, liquid
nitrogen will destroy the cell tissue quickly and
efficiently. Getting rid of skin tags with cyrotherapy
may cause some minor pain and scarring, and the liquid
nitrogen should not be applied to same area of skin
more than once a week. There is a risk of tissue damage
beyond the intended target.
Electrocautery – is usually done in a health
professional’s office or clinic. A local anesthetic
is used for pain control and the procedure removes
larger skin tags by burning them with a low-voltage
electrified probe. The procedure staunches bleeding
afterwards and accelerates healing. Medical scissors
will be used to cut off the skin tag completely. The
woulnd may either by cauterized or pressure will be
applied to stop the bleeing. Adhesive bandages will
be applied to the wounds, which will need to be kept
clean and covered until they have healed. Healing
usually takes 2 to 4 weeks and there is the possibility
of scarring.
Surgical excision - this is achieved by cutting
out the skin tag under either a local or general anesthesia
in the doctor’s rooms or the operating theatre.
This can be painful when the anesthetic wears off
plus there can be scarring.
Lasers – which are used to eliminate skin
tags while simultaneously re-surfacing the skin thereby
producing good cosmetic results.
Electro surgery or electrolysis- this is an effective
way to get rid of skin tags. This procedure is usually
performed by a professional who will use an electric
needle to destroy the skin tag growth as well as any
additional growth beneath the skin. Electrolysis is
usually fast and permanent with minor scarring.
Naturally Removing Skin Tags
A natural healing product – this natural product
for removing skin tags using essential oils is applied
topically to the skin tag where the anti viral oils
of the formula will draw the tags out from the root
upwards with no burning or skin irritation. The skin
tags will then flake away or fall out completely leaving
no scarring. Apart from the natural ingredients, the
big advantage is being able to remove skin tags yourself
safely in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
What is the Best Method?
When deciding on which method to choose, you need
to be aware that in the USA, most medical insurance
companies have stopped paying for the removal of skin
tags. They consider their removal to be merely for
cosmetic reasons or in the “medically necessary”
category. So you may need to take the cost of their
removal into account when deciding which method to
use.
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