How To Remove Skin Tags Safely

Trying to decide on skin tag removal at home can be a confusing issue. A person needs to know what causes them and their nature. There are many reasons for wanting them removed. And there are many ways in which to accomplish this.

These little bumps are simply benign growths often caused by skin rubbing on skin. This explains why so many are on the exposed areas of the neck, armpits, arms and legs. People want to get rid of them for a variety of reasons. The unsightly appearance is one reason, especially in a highly visible area of the body. There is also the safety factor. People worry that these could become torn and thus bleed. They worry that accidentally irritating these bumps could cause an infection.

There are various ways of removing these personally irritating and unsightly growths. In general, they can be removed surgically, or with any of several natural substances. They can be frozen or dried or burned, thus encouraging them to fall off. And there is always home-cutting or home string-surgery. Each method needs to be considered.

Although choosing to have a doctor excise them is safe and sterile, there are some disadvantages. As in all surgery, at even a minor level, scarring is possible. Again, as in all surgery, some level of discomfort is also possible. There is also the cost of the procedure to consider. And, usually, a short healing time is realistic.

Freezing or burning is another choice. Whether done at home or in a doctor's office, this is similar to surgery in one way. It's possible to have some scarring. Although it might seem a very minimal worry, individuals want to get rid of them because of their unsightly looks and so scarring must be considered when choosing a method.

Victims who are strong-willed, not queasy, and nimble fingered might choose to cut these off at home. Using scissors, however, could risk infection in a non-sterile arena. The other oft-suggested method is string-cutting. A piece of string or dental floss is tied around the growth between the tag and the surface, and pulled tightly to tear it away. This requires agility and nimble, cooperating fingers. Again, scarring could result.

When it comes to natural substances applied to the growths, there are many home remedies as well as prepared products specifically for this purpose. Nature provides some of life's own best solutions to problems. Experimenting randomly with each method can take untold amounts of time, patience, and often, cause disappointment. There are, however, some natural products that have proven themselves over time. These solutions include herbs, botanical substances and other natural oils and pastes. Most work on the basis of drying the tag and allowing the dead cells to fall off naturally. Rarely is scarring a result. It is probably best to consider preparations that have proven themselves over time.

For anyone looking to find out how to remove skin tags which already may be causing some concern, choosing a course of action with the least pain and stress is desirable. Checking into the range of natural remedies is one way to go.