Thursday, May 7, 2009

Skin tags?

Is there a way to remove a skin tag without doing it surgically? Are there any creams/lotions? All answers are greatly appreciated!

Skin tags?
It depends on how much it is attached to your skin, and how big it is. If it hangs loosely you could twist it until it falls off, or sterilize a small carpenter's tool and remove it that way. Although, it WILL be painful. Also, if it is quite large, you will have a larger wound after removal (obviously), and you will run a greater risk of infection. If it's not visible or extremely bothersome, then just leave it alone. A lot of times they fall off on their own. I am a registered nurse, and I wouldn't personally recommend removing it on your own. I am not aware of any creams or lotions other than wart removal ointment (Compound W) which you could also try. This is a type of acid that literally burns it off. But it's also something to be very careful with. Hope this at least helps some!
Reply:tie a string around it, DONT PULL, and it ill eventually fall off. should take several days, pain free
Reply:You can cut them off with a sharp pair of tweezers. I would suggest that you deaden the area first with ice or some Emla lotion (prescription), use a pair of tweezers that have been sterilized, clean the area good, and have some salve and band-aid ready. It may scar, so have some mederma cream handy.
Reply:This is gross but my grandmother used to call them witch t*ts(don't ask cuz I don't know). And she used to cut them off with nail clippers, they would bleed for a minute then problem solved. Not saying I really suggest this, but true story!


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