Skin Tag Removal

Skin tags are benign growths that forms within the skin folds of various parts of your body including neck, breasts, armpits, eyelids and groin area.

Skin tags are common, non-cancerous growths developed on your body. Skin tags are loose collagen fibers that gets jammed inside thicker areas of the skin. The exact reason behind skin tags is not entirely clear and hence the prevention of this skin problem is also not proven. However, research and studies have shown that people with diabetics and those who are overweight are more prone to skin tags. Even though skin tags are considered harmless, it frequently causes pain when ripped by jewelry or clothing. And this can be actually a bothering for those who have skin tags. Besides, pregnant women are also get affected by skin tags, especially due to increased hormonal changes in the body.

Why TLC Skyn?

TLC Skyn makes it easy for you to get free from skin tags that grow on your skin. At TLC Skyn , your doctor closely examines skin tags using advanced treatment procedures. After the scrutiny, they would suggest what kind of treatment you actually require. Our expert doctors offer perfect treatment options depending upon your skin type. Most of the fungal treatment options gives you a soft, smooth and wrinkle-free skin. 

Treatment Options & Advantages

A person with skin tags requires no treatment as these benign lesions may fall away on their own. However, if it causes pain and becomes annoyance for you, chances are there for your dermatologist to recommend a meek medical procedure to confiscate skin tags. Sometimes, people may also want to get away from skin tags considering cosmetic reasons as well.

Home remedies and over-the-counter products are available to treat skin tags. Other skin problems like warts and moles can also resemble skin tags. The doctor would diagnose the issue and suggest treatment options that would be ideal for the patient.

The most common treatment option for skin tags is surgical removal and it can be done in outpatient format. Let’s check it.

Cryosurgery

As part of cryosurgery, liquid nitrogen is sprayed over the skin tag and it gets removed.

Cauterization

Cauterisation is an effective treatment procedure where heat waves are used to remove the skin tags.

Electrocautery

Using specific electric current, the skin tags are burned off. This procedure can be done at your doctor’s place.

Ligation

Sometimes, root level removal is needed and hence, skin tags get removed by cutting off the blood flow with surgical thread.

Surgery

Surgery is actually a simple procedure in which your doctor snips off the skin tag using surgical scissors. While doing surgery for skin tags, the size and location where it grows are taken in to consideration to determine the need for bandages or stitches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do skin tags have roots?

Skin tags occur on the skin’s surface, while moles tend to have roots and a deeper base.

How long do skin tags last?

In most instances, a skin tag will resolve on its own in a matter of weeks or months, usually painlessly.

Can I remove a skin tag myself?

Dermatologists strongly advise against removing skin tags yourself due to risks like infection, excessive bleeding, scarring, and misdiagnosis

Is skin tag removal painful?

If the skin tag is small, there will be relatively no pain