Skin Tags :(

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

Yes this is a weird question but here goes? What do you do to get rid of those annoying skin taggies that grow on your neck area ? Mine are getting out of control at this point in my life and I really can't afford to have them removed by a doc. Any safe ideas out there ?

Thanks !

LPN 90

[Hoozdo, ADN]

Yes this is a weird question but here goes? What do you do to get rid of those annoying skin taggies that grow on your neck area ? Mine are getting out of control at this point in my life and I really can't afford to have them removed by a doc. Any safe ideas out there ?

Thanks !

LPN 90

Thoroughly clean some toe nail clippers with alcohol wipes. Clean areas to be clipped with alcohol wipes. Have husband clip off. Problem solved

[HeartsOpenWide, RN]

Go to your doc and they will either freeze them or snip them. I know some one that cut them off with finger nail clippers....

[meownsmile, BSN, RN]

There are several different theories about why people develop those. Me included. I have had people tell me they have been told by doctors they form from effects of cholesterol levels, ive had others say they are a form of polyp and people who have these may have a higher incidence of colon polyps. So i guess get rid of them by whatever means you feel you need to but investigate why also. Probly would be a good question to pose to your GP at your next office visit.

[LanaBanana]

They're not fun, but I cut one off myself and had a friend who tied dental floss around hers and yanked. Ouch. Apparantly some people are just prone to them, like warts. My mom has them and so do I.

[justpoorfect]

Have someone tie thread around the base of them and leave the thread on. They will not have blood supply and will fall off painlessly.

[rn/writer, RN]

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