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Skin tags are pocket-sized, flesh-colored growths of skin. They are ofttimes located on the neck, groin, armpits and eyelids, and become more common with age. Peel tags are relatively harmless, but if removal is desired or needed, a dr. should always inspect the skin tag first. Clinical practice guidelines, according to a Feb 2003 article in "American Family Physician," recommend peel tags be removed by a doctor.

Many people seek domicile remedies to remove skin tags, because professional removal is considered a cosmetic process and not covered by health insurance. One such home remedy is the use of clear nail polish, with the hope this will suffocate the peel tag, causing information technology to dry up and autumn off. This method has not been studied for safety and effectiveness, and should merely be done after consultation with, and approving from your doctor.

Wash the area with a mild soap and warm h2o. Pat dry out the clean surface area with a towel. The skin tag must be dry out before you apply the polish.

Dab the clear nail polish onto the peel tag, blanket the tag thoroughly. Allow the smoothen to dry on the pare before touching information technology against clothing or rubbing it. Place a bandage over the area. Repeat this process in the evening.

In the morning, remove the cast, and remove the polish with blast smoothen remover. Echo steps 1 and two. Do this for 2 weeks, or until the skin tag has gone abroad.

If you have any irritation, redness or hurting, stop the process. Wash the area with mild soap and warm water, rinse and pat dry. If you still want to accept the skin tag removed, see your doctor.

Tip

The best and most effective removal of a skin tag involves cryotherapy or freezing done past a dermatologist. Alternatively, your dermatologist may choose to burn the tag off with a light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation or excise information technology with an in-role surgical procedure. This would involve numbing the area and cutting the tag off with a scalpel.

Warning

Always accept your doctor evaluate your peel tag before attempting to remove at home. Practice not endeavour to remove a peel tag if you lot have diabetes or poor circulation, and don't effort to remove a skin tag near the eye or in a sensitive surface area, such as the groin or anus.

Do non try home removal of pare tags that bleed, ooze pus, abound, modify shape or tags that are painful or multicolor. Skin tags are small and colored the same equally flesh. Do not confuse them with weather condition that are more serious, such every bit a precancerous mole. They are non a raised surface area of skin, but hang off the trunk.

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Writing since 1999, Darla Ferrara is an award-winning author who specializes in health, nutrition, fitness and computer engineering. She has been published in "Mezzo Magazine" and Diet Spotlight, as well equally various online magazines. Ferrara studied biology and emergency medical technology at the University of Nebraska and Southeast Customs Higher.

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