2006-12-12 16:18:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
What causes skin tags?
It is not know what causes skin tags. However, the following factors may play a role:
Chaffing and irritation from skin rubbing together
High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acrogmegaly (gigantism)
Insulin resistance (syndrome X)
Human papilloma virus (wart virus)
How can they be removed?
Skin tags can be removed for cosmetic reasons by the following methods:
Cryotherapy (freezing)
Surgical excision (often with scissors)
Electrosurgery (diathermy)
Ligation (a suture is tied around the neck of the skin tag)
2006-12-12 16:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by luscious0071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you by chance have access to liquid nitrogen or dry ice, one or two freezing applications will cause them to fall off. Another way is to heat up a razor blade on the stove, and cut them off that way. The heat cauderizes the wound. More painful tho.
2016-03-13 06:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard it's and extension of a blood vein, that has been rubbed for long periods of time. i think age and size have alot to do with it personally. i know of no cure except a dr's visit.
2006-12-12 16:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by zoiella000000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋