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Edmonton's Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
How can skin tags be treated?
There are several very effective ways to remove skin tags but all such removals should be performed by qualified medical personnel. They can be removed using surgery (scalpel, scissors or laser), cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) or cautery (devices that use heat to treat unwanted skin lesions). Improper treatments can result in scarring or changes in pigmentation. Even the skin tags in delicate areas of the body such areas around the eyes can be successfully removed. Since these removals are done for cosmetic reasons, they are not covered by government health plans. The costs are modest and, in most cases, the results are worth the money.
Are there any home remedies that can be used to remove skin tags?
Although, there are some self-treatments that can be used to remove unwanted skin tags, I would caution patients to exercise care and good judgment when trying to decide if doing-it-yourself is the way to proceed. Some of the complications of home treatment are infection, scarring, pain, bleeding and local changes in skin colour.
One of the more popular home remedies includes tying off the stalk of the skin tag with a piece of thread and allowing the tag to fall off over several days. It can work quite well when the skin tag is accessible but this method should not be attempted in difficult locations such as areas around the eye. One thing is certain; removing one skin tag does not make more skin tags grow.
Skin tags are a nuisance and most people would rather not have them. Having a single skin tag is not too bad but the presence of even one skin tag can herald arrival of more in the future. If you are concerned with the way they look or feel, contact your physician or a dermatologist and consider having them removed.
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