How to Have a Skin Tag Removed

How to remove a skin tag

Skin tags are harmless flesh-colored growths that appear in certain areas of the skin. They start fairly small, but over time can become larger. Any physician can remove these for you, but it is actually quite simple to do it yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls
• Sterilized manicure scissors
• Neosporin

Instructions

Procedure

1. Sterilize your scissors in boiling water in order to prevent infection. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol. Rub the cotton ball over the skin tag and surrounding area.

2. Gently pull the skin tag away from your face or other area on the skin where the tag is located.

3. Using your sterile scissors, slice the skin tag at the base. Be very careful not to cut your skin.

4. Quickly apply a cotton ball to the area in order to stop the bleeding. Press hard on the area for a few minutes.

5. Apply a small amount of Neosporin to the area to prevent scarring and infection.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not attempt this if you are unsure of where to cut. You do not want to cut your skin. Again, using sterile products is very important.

• If you notice excessive bleeding or discharge, call your doctor, you may have an infection.

References

• Skin Care Made Awesom
• Skin Tag Help