Can I get rid of my skin tags by tying them with string?

I hate them!!! can i just remove them like that.. will they get black and die??will this affect my health or skin in any way?/ thanks

Can I get rid of my skin tags by tying them with string?
A skin tag is a medical issue. For that you go to a dermatologist. The doctor will remove it and routinely have it checked for any malignancies. He will see to it that you don't get any infections. This is not a "do-it-yourself" condition for you to "strangle it to death" with a string that others have suggested you do. You deserve better.
Reply:I do the same thing - tie them off with thread. In a few days they turn black and fall off. No negative effects.
Reply:i think you may be better off going to a doctor and having them suggest something a little more sanitary :-) ... if it's a money issue....try the health dept...it may take a while but surely they have dermatologists there.. if you MUST try the string thing...use some kind of triple antibiotic ointment (you can get cheap walmart brand) and watch for signs of infection....redness, swelling or other changes