I had five skin tags and I was sick of them so i cut them all off. they bleed a lot, but thats it. Now I'm reading that you shouldnt cut them yourself. Is it bad what I did? Should I go to a doctor?
2006-07-22 16:41:04 · 5 answers · asked by tqf 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
No, you should not have done it yourself. However, now you need to be very careful about infection. Please keep the areas clean and apply neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment/cream to them at least 3 times a day. If you see any signs of infection:
redness
swelling
pus
pain
red streaks
get to a doctor immediately.
2006-07-22 16:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
from what I understand the best way to get rid of skin tags is to tie string around it and make sure its tight and in a couple of days it will fall off. I have never heard of not being able to remove them yourself
2006-07-22 16:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by princess_sybilina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually cutting them off doesn't achieve much, other than regrowing more in their place. some people suggesting taking a piece of thin, but strong thread and tying it tightly around the skin tag. Leave it for a couple of days and they will fall off...Less painful and messy than cutting them off....
2006-07-22 16:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by Amber T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a skin tag??
but if its something on ur skin
like i had a mole on my neck
and all they did was give it a shot and then cut it off
didnt feel it
didnt bleed
but im thinkin u made a uh oh
go to a docter or call one asap
2006-07-22 16:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by kisser_up 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doc told me to cut mine myself... but I've been too chicken.
2006-07-22 16:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋