Skin tags removal from eyelids

 skin tags causes

Some studies show an association between skin tags and low-risk forms of of human  papilloma virus (HPV), so those viruses may help cause the growths. Additionally, the condition seems to run in families. Tiny  tags may rub off on their own.  In general, this tags don’t require treatment. Most people do not experience any pain from a tag. It usually begins as a small bump and grows into a piece of skin.

Because tags mostly occur in areas of the body where there are folds of skin, there a risk of irritation if it is rubbed   by skin or clothing. If the skin tag becomes twisted, it can cause a blood clot which may be painful and may need to be removed.

skin tags removal

Certain people are more at risk of developing this tags:

• Individuals who are overweight
• People with diabetes
• Women who are pregnant

 Tags removed by:

• Cryotherapy: Freezing the  tags with liquid nitrogen.
• Surgical removal: Removing the  tags with scissors or a scalpel.
• Electrosurgery: Burning off the tags with high-frequency electrical energy.
• Ligation: Removing the  tags by tying it off with surgical thread in order to cut off its blood flow.

Having small  tags doesn’t usually require anesthesia.

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remove skin tags at home

You can also try natural remedies to remove  tags. These include tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Keep in mind that there’s no scientific evidence to support these remedies.

It’s not a good idea to try to remove tags on your own. Many websites offer DIY instructions for removing it by tying them off with string or applying a chemical peel. Even in a sterile environment, removing  tags may cause bleeding, burns, and infection. It’s best to let your doctor handle the job.

 Can a skin tag turn into cancer?

Acrochordon(skin tags), a soft growth that hangs or protrudes from the skin, are considered tumors; however, they are rarely malignant. They usually are not harmful. This small flesh-coloured growths usually occur where skin rubs against skin, such as on the eyelids, armpits, under the breasts, in the groin or on the upper chest and neck.