Skin tags are very common. And According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology,
almost half of all adults experience them and for the most part, They are painless. But how
do you get rid of skin tags fast? Lets say if Im looking at what I can do right now at home. Well,
ill be sharing 3 ways that you can try now at home to see if they will work for you.
Youll want to stay tuned till the end, as Ill also be revealing a bonus tip that could be
a game changer when removing these skin tags, so definitely watch till the end.
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So without further ado, before we get into the 3 remedies, lets start off with what
are skin tags and secondly: why do they form. Skin tags are known as acrochordons.
They are small growths, or flaps of tissue, that stick out from the surface of the skin.
They are usually the same color of your skin or slightly darker and usually small, anywhere from 1
to 2 cm. They typically remain pretty much small, ranging from 1 to 2 centimeters, but they can grow
larger. And as long as you keep them away from any friction, lets say from clothing or jewelry
they shouldnt be painful. Ive seen them grow up to 5 cm as well so its important to make sure to keep
friction low in these areas. And the most common areas youll find them are: Eyelids
and under the eye, Under arms and in armpits, Under the breast, On the neck, and even In and
around the groin area. But you might be curious to know how on earth do these guys form and where
do they come from? Well there are a number of recognized causes. The first is being female.
The Cleveland Clinic says : skin tags occur more often in women than men, and they often appear
at middle age and may be related to weight gain. Other causes can be aging in general,
friction which we talked about, genetics, and interestingly certain endocrine and metabolic
syndromes, and hormonal imbalances. Common ones are having diabetes and insulin resistance.
Now although they are harmless, and As harmless as they might be, skin tags can also be annoying and
can snag on your clothing sometimes. Also you may want to remove them for cosmetics reasons too, so
lets get to the 1st remedy you can try. Also guys, if you are enjoying the video, please give it a
like down below, now lets get back to the video. Which is Apple cider vinegar. And as you know its
been Used for generations for skin care because of its ability to fight harmful bacteria and fungi,
balance pH levels, and more. So to start, use organic apple cider vinegar with the mother
included, soak it in sterile cotton ball and secure it in place over the skin tag with a
bandage for 20 minutes. Remove it and check for any irritation.. If no irritation, then youll
want to do the 20-minute treatment during the day and then before bed and leave it on overnight. I
do not recommend doing this to tags closer to the eye however as you may get stinging in burning.
In the beginning it may get darker, meaning its drying and it may take a few days or even
a couple of weeks to see the results. The second remedy is iodine. Especially
povidone-iodine which you can pick up at your local pharmacy. For this treatment, soak a Q-tip
in iodine and spread the liquid across the tag and Cover the area with a bandage until the iodine has
dried. And you can Repeat this treatment twice a day until the tag drops off. Now with iodine,
it works by breaking down skin cells, so avoid it on the healthy surrounding skin. And To be safe,
carefully apply coconut oil to a one-half inch area around the skin tag to create a barrier.
And the third remedy is Garlic. Even though this is the smelliest option on this list,
it still is worth trying as garlic. And that is because of the bioactive compound in garlic called
allicin. This, sulphurous compound in garlic has been studied for their ability to inhibit
cancerous cells and block tumour growth. Which is why it has been used anecdotally
as a method to removing skin tags. So to make sure to do this correctly. Simply crush a large clove
of garlic with a knife to release the potent oils and keep crushing until it forms a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on the tag and secure it with a bandage over the skin tag and leave
it on for about an hour. Next thing you wanna do after is: Wash it using mild soap and water.
Now since you made it this far, ill share with you a bonus tip that I think is worth trying as
well. Which is Manuka honey. Now: Manuka honey is a type of honey thats native to New Zealand.
And it’s produced by bees who pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium, and Manuka
honey’s antibacterial properties are what set it apart from your normal traditional honey.
And thats because it contains Methylglyoxal as its active ingredient giving it great
antibacterial properties. Which is why it got FDA approved for wound treatment. Also: Manuka
Honey is a non-peroxide type of honey which helps the skin tag to dry off by restricting the supply
of oxygen. So to this correctly: Soak a cotton ball in honey and apply it on the skin tag and
secure it with a bandaid and Leave it for a few hours, 2-3 times a day until the tag falls off.
And if youve tried these methods in the past and have had no results, The best way
may to get rid of skin tags may indeed be to have a medical professional remove them using
techniques like cryotherapy or cauterization. Let me know what your thoughts are down below,
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