This article talks about various methods to get rid of skin tag. It also describes which method is simpler and how it works.
Skin tags are growths that may have a peduncle. These ailments can be of different form. It means that they are not necessarily smooth or wrinkled. Their color can also be different. In some cases,
it is of the same color as the body; in other cases, the color is a bit browner than the rest of the body. These growths can appear on different parts of the body. In the majority of cases, they appear in the area of neck, upper chest, under the breasts and armpits. A skin tag can be developed as the result of skin's rubbing against skin or against various accessories and even against clothes.
As for the structure of these growths, they are composed of a covering, a core of fibers, ducts, fat cells and also nerve cells. The main peculiarity of such growths is that they are small, but they may become of large size with time.
Such growths have no medical cause, so many people are baffled when they appear on their bodies. It is believed that they appear when there are some problems with obesity or diabetes. Some pregnant women are also susceptible to tags.
Such growths are not dangerous, because they can't be cancerous or pose a risk of any other serious disease. However, it is recommended not to ignore the appearance of any of them. It is important to note that one should be careful with home remedies. However, it is important for everyone having them to be checked by a doctor.
These growths do not cause symptoms, except for those cases when they are twisted or rubbed. If it happens they may show some redness. One can also feel pain, when they get snagged.
Treatment is usually not necessary, but if they appear on the face or neck, they can be removed for cosmetic reasons. Nowadays physicians remove these using various medical methods. Among the most widely-used methods, one can name burning, freezing and cutting.
The procedure of freezing in this case is called cryosurgery or cryotherapy. To perform this procedure, physicians use any cold substance. It can be dry ice, argon, liquid nitrogen, etc. Cryotherapy is a simple procedure with minimal risk. When it comes to a large one, a patient is given local anesthesia.
This method has many advantages. The best thing about it is that this procedure takes a few minutes. The procedure stimulates the immune system. This freezing procedure kills only the cells of the growth, and the healthy cells remain uninjured.
Burning them off is also called cauterizing. It is about burning with electric current. However, there is always a threat of burning the skin around the growths. Besides, it may leave scarring.
The cutting method is not the most popular one. During this procedure, a skin tag is cut away from the skin. It is one of the best ways to remove any skin tag, except for those cases when tags are on the face or neck. The matter is that it may leave a small scar.
