How Can I Reduce Skin Tags?
Skin tags are harmless skin growths that commonly appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids, and groin. While they are not dangerous, they can be bothersome. Here’s how you can reduce or prevent them:
Prevention & Reduction Tips
✅ Maintain Skin Hygiene – Keep skin dry and clean to prevent irritation.
✅ Avoid Friction – Reduce skin rubbing by wearing loose clothing.
✅ Manage Weight – Excess weight increases skin folds, where skin tags commonly form.
✅ Control Blood Sugar – Skin tags are more common in people with insulin resistance.
✅ Use Dermatologist-Approved Creams – Certain over-the-counter treatments may help shrink small skin tags.
Medical Skin Tag Removal Options
If skin tags are bothersome, a dermatologist can remove them using:
🔹 Cryotherapy (Freezing) – Liquid nitrogen destroys the skin tag.
🔹 Electrocautery (Burning) – Heat is used to burn off the tag.
🔹 Excision (Cutting) – A scalpel or scissors removes the tag under local anesthesia.
🔹 Ligation – Tying off the tag cuts off blood supply, causing it to fall off.
At SKINFUDGE, Dr. Burhan Hussein, MD, offers safe, painless, and effective skin tag removal for a smooth and blemish-free skin. Book your appointment today!
Citations
- Al Aboud, A. M., & Nigam, P. K. (2022). Skin tags (Acrochordon). StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431044/
- Kwok, C. S., Holland, R., & Gibbs, S. (2011). Efficacy of topical treatments for cutaneous warts: A meta-analysis and pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials. British Journal of Dermatology, 165(2), 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10357.x