2007-01-05 11:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by tbear 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I cut my own off with cuticle nippers. I only had one or two but I can tell you, you will bleed like a pig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a styptic pencil nearby. But it does work. Health insurance should cover the cost if you go to a dermetologist. If you do this yourself, wipe the cuticle nippers and the tags with alcohol first. Apply an antibiotic and bandage afterwards.
2007-01-05 13:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of both snipping them off with nail clippers and tying them tightly until they fall off. I just had 2 frozen by the dermatologist. They charged my insurance $80 for the first one, $25 for the second one plus the office visit. My HMO (Amerihealth) paid for all of it. It didn't hurt when they froze it but it was very sore for the 2 wks that it took them to shrivel up and fall off. Next time I'd try the clippers.
2007-01-05 11:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Eileen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies as to the doctor. Most insurance coverages don't pay for them. One way to get rid of them is to tie a thread tightly at the base so the blood supply is cut off and leave it there. In a few days it will 'die' and fall off. I've heard of people snipping them off themselves, but take care of infection.
2007-01-05 11:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin tags are easily removed at a doctors office. It is a simple and non painful procedure that will range about $300.00 just call your family physician to get rid of them for you.
2007-01-05 12:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to go to the hospital to have it sugically removed. I was at my doctor's office to have one of mine removed as it was giving me so much grief, and that was a BIG MISTAKE on my part. I should have gone to a hospital, but I didn't. You can bet the next time I'm in a situation like that, I, for one, WILL.
2007-01-05 11:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They most certainly can. Mine are small enough that I cut mine off myself with a super sharp pair of scissors.
2007-01-05 11:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be tied off with a string and then after a little time they will fall off. It is FREE and it is PAINLESS. My daughter had one when she was seven and i did this and it worked very well.
2007-01-05 11:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ask your doctor about this.
2007-01-05 11:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by flo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋