2007-03-19 05:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by matt c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try tying those little rubber bands used for braces or small hair braids (local drugstore, dollar store, or Wal-Mart) on the base and put Preparation H or rubbing alcohol on it 3 times a day. People use rubber bands every day to dock tails...it works. Preparation H/rubbing alcohol will help dry it out faster. After it falls off, be sure to keep it clean and use a little Neosporin to avoid infection until it heals.
2007-03-19 05:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am very prone to hyperkeratosis and found that I can handle them as easily as my doctor does. I use two different approaches depending on their location, type and size. For small simple skin tags, you can use Compound W Freeze Off. A few applications should do the trick-- stings a little-- but is harmless. My husband and I also use Derma-Tend (you can find it on amazon) for all sorts of moles. I have even done my eyelids with it. It really stings and then scabs up. I was able to flatten out a clear mole on my shoulder that has been there for about 15 years. My doctor tried to freeze it any time she did skin tags for me but it never worked-- Derma-Tend did. Cutting them off just creeps me out too much.
2016-03-29 06:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NOT suggest doing this yourself, but after a routine visit to the doctor, I asked him about them. He saw the 4 on my neck and got a pair of surgical scissors and snipped them off with NO PAIN at all. I have another 4 under my arm, but one is big and it worries me that THAT one will hurt. I am going to eventually try the cut off circulation method. Good luck.
2007-03-19 05:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had heard that you can tie a thread tightly around them, pulling hard so it cuts off their circulation. Leave it on till they turn black and fall off.
The better alternative is to go to a dermatologist. They can zap them in seconds with liquid nitrogen probe or electrocauterizing needle.. You can get them all removed in one visit with relatively little pain. If they see any that look like a problem they can snip them and get them checked by a lab to make sure they are not cancerous.
2007-03-19 05:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry, but I can't help but beleive that's not a good idea. Ask or see a Dermatologist.
2007-03-19 05:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by rer348 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋