2007-07-12 09:33:44 · 4 answers · asked by gottapee 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
wow it's a shame that people have to remove thier own skin tags, because it costs to much to have a professional do it.
2007-07-12 09:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yuppers, I've got a few of them. They are caused in areas where skin to skin rubbing occurs. They are harmless. The dermatoligist will remove them with a shot and a snip, but it costs. If they bother me, I have a friend tie a string tightly around it while I pull it slightly out. it stings a little at first. Then I cover it with a small round bandage for about 4 days, take off the bandage and it usually falls right off. SOmetimes it takes a slight painless tug to make it fall off. Sounds gross, but it works.
2007-07-12 16:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are little pimply things on your skin. But not like proper zits because they don't have any puss in them. I think they can be dangerous to try and remove by yourself, so I don't think you should try the 'string thing', even though it sounds like good fun!
2007-07-12 16:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by Susan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_tag/article.htm
That link explains it for you.
2007-07-12 16:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋