Removing skin tags is usually done by cauterizing or burning off the excess skin after the area is numbed with Novocaine. Remove skin tags that are bothersome or uncomfortable with information from a practicing dermatologist in this free video on skin care. Expert: Loretta Ciraldo Contact: www.drloretta.com Bio: Dr. Loretta Ciraldo is a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
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Avykins says:
February 16, 2012 at 2:26 pm (UTC 0)
Or if you are too scared to cut it off yourself just use a mix of baking soda and castor oil in a thick paste applied several times a day and it will drop off within about 2 weeks.
Yeah its more time and hassle but it works and does not require a knife or a dr visit.
e0o9kii says:
February 16, 2012 at 3:09 pm (UTC 0)
@maddykimberlyk Did it get infected or anything bad happed to it? I also have a skin tag that turned black, since I keep pulling at it and I need to have it removed ASAP.
eLLgoo82 says:
February 16, 2012 at 3:38 pm (UTC 0)
I had one under my armpit. I just tied a tight knot around the base and after a couple days it turns completely black and i could notice it getting loose and i felt no pain so i just pinched it off.
bruceyung70 says:
February 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm (UTC 0)
I had skin tags removed today by cutting method without novacane and it did hurt. Next time I’m going with novacane method, albeit the rise of cost.
luckylady75091 says:
February 16, 2012 at 4:32 pm (UTC 0)
Informative. Thanks
musicloverxoxo08 says:
February 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC 0)
@wolfcookieo9. Did the dr. Sholls skin tag remover work? I have them under my arms and want to try it but idk if I will waste my money if it doesnt work.
pewpewpichu1 says:
February 16, 2012 at 5:37 pm (UTC 0)
I have one on my chin. o.o
I wanna get it removed too but I’m scared.
I doesn’t bother me but i don’t like it. Dx
wolfcookieo9 says:
February 16, 2012 at 6:09 pm (UTC 0)
i got one under my arm its getting larger as i age but im scared about getting it cut heard about the dr scholls freeze off and i think ill try it cause burning off and cutting of sounds bad
BlackLabelSlushie says:
February 16, 2012 at 6:27 pm (UTC 0)
@ohsnapitbejenna OK…here we go….. Thanks
ohsnapitbejenna says:
February 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm (UTC 0)
@BlackLabelSlushie yes! there’s no trace of it now. you should do it. it takes a while obviously, haha, but it works.
tomahawkmuscle says:
February 16, 2012 at 7:17 pm (UTC 0)
ohsnapitbejenna LMAO
yunggreezybee says:
February 16, 2012 at 7:42 pm (UTC 0)
@maddykimberlyk that made my day
maddykimberlyk says:
February 16, 2012 at 8:37 pm (UTC 0)
i had a skin tag on my armpit once.. i accidentally shaved it off … aha
kurkur078 says:
February 16, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC 0)
whatever method u use, does it hurt or not?
exra82 says:
February 16, 2012 at 9:04 pm (UTC 0)
i will have a scar lady!
theknightlynews says:
February 16, 2012 at 9:08 pm (UTC 0)
@AmericanPowerBase Obviously you are not aware of what a tumor is. A tumor is the abnormal growth of cells anywhere on the body. A skin tag is the abnormal growth of skin cells. Tumors can be either malignant or benign. A skin tag is therefore the benign growth of skin cells.
stikfa says:
February 16, 2012 at 9:31 pm (UTC 0)
mine was cut off, frozen, and ripped off, and still has grown back. i have no clue what to do
RedTailedTuna says:
February 16, 2012 at 10:20 pm (UTC 0)
@ohsnapitbejenna I had a skin tag in the same place and cut it of with clean nail scissors there was no blood it never grew back.
YaMumYaNanYaGran says:
February 16, 2012 at 10:38 pm (UTC 0)
@theknightlynews So they are!!! Sorry mate!
theknightlynews says:
February 16, 2012 at 10:40 pm (UTC 0)
@YaMumYaNanYaGran Yes they are. Check it out.
YaMumYaNanYaGran says:
February 16, 2012 at 11:26 pm (UTC 0)
@theknightlynews No they are not.
OkinInc says:
February 16, 2012 at 11:49 pm (UTC 0)
@ohsnapitbejenna LOL… I know what you mean… I had 4 on my neck area and tied them for a week and it only seemed to make them swell and hurt…. I convinced the Mrs to take to the little bastards with some sterilized scissors……. GONE!! Make sure your scissors are sharp bud.
theknightlynews says:
February 17, 2012 at 12:08 am (UTC 0)
She misspoke. Skin tags are not skin. They are benign tumors ON the skin.
mcdadypete says:
February 17, 2012 at 12:16 am (UTC 0)
I don’t mean to bug you , But how long did it take and do you need to put a new string on it every day ? Thanx.