How To Remove Skin Tags?
I too have been at the receiving end of having to carry skin tag however out of interest and research accumulated information about it; I would like to just deepen your knowledge about skin tags.
Skin tags are miniscule small tumors that are generally present under one’s body. Fat cells, nerve cells, ducts & fibers largely compromise their composition. They can appear on any part of the surface of the body, but are commonly found in areas where there is friction of skin against skin.
Though studies have shown the prevalence of skin tags to be common amongst both males and females. They are more prone to occur with people who are overweight, diabetic and amongst pregnant women. Studies by the national institute of health (nih) prove that skin tags are prevalent amongst 46% of the population, thus confirming their presence in significant numbers.
The social stigma associated with skin tags is the primary reason for people being obsessed with their removal Over the years a list of both home and surgical remedies have been developed which you can opt for depending on the size and nature of your skin tag. Today we have a whole list of home remedy treatments that we can administer easily.
Tea Tree Oil: The essence of this oil is extracted from an Australian plant called Melaleuca Alternifolia which has gathered reputation of being a being a one stop cure in treating several skin ailments.
Dermisil extracts:3 different plant extracts are used to create dermisil which can conveniently be applied to erase skin tags.
Castor oil: This oil that is made from the seeds of castor oil plant also finds mention here, as a paste is made from mixing castor oil with baking soda and then applying on the affected area to treat skin tags.
Under the modern day surgical options available one of the most common methods used to treat skin tags is cryotherapy wherein liquid nitrogen is used to freeze off the desired flap of skin. Here specially made forceps are used by the surgeon to clamp the concerned lesion or skin tag after dipping them in liquid nitrogen is popular among patients due to its quick recovery aspect. The clamped area is held for a few seconds and then released, under normal conditions the operated skin tag will harmlessly fall off inside a duration of 1 week.
Following cryotherapy larger skin tags can best be treated by cauterization wherein a burst of electricity is used to snip the skin tag. This process has proved time and again beneficial in resolving problems of larger and progressive skin tags, due to its quicker recuperation aspects.
It’s human nature to be tempted to peel the skin tag at home; I would strong request to refrain in doing so, as there have been cases of infection & injury when people have tried home treatment.
Both the surgical options mentioned earlier can be undertaken safely at a price of approx 200$. Also readers be informed that it would be a better idea to check with your insurer if skin tag removal is covered under it, as skin tags are not generally covered under medical insurance.
