Skin tags can occur at any part of the body such as the neck, face, under the arm, and under the breast. Skin tags are benign skin growth that looks like a small flap of skin that usually appears on the eyelids, underarms, groin, neck, skin folds, or any part of the body. Due to their ugly appearance, it is necessary to use something for skin tag removal, but at the same time, the product should be natural to avoid any side effects.
In comparison to normal skin, the color of skin tags is a little darker. Usually, these are not harmful but irritating and can harm a person’s self-esteem. But for the positive side, we have a number of home remedies that can be tried to get rid of skin tags at home.
You can get clear and healthy skin by using these natural skin tag removal remedies for common skin problems like skin tags or small warts.
1. LEMON JUICE FOR SKIN TAG REMOVAL
Lemon juice is very useful for skin tag removal. It is a powerful antiseptic agent that contains citric acid that helps to dry out skin tags by decomposing the cells. Take a fresh lemon apply the lemon juice on skin tags directly and leave it for some time without washing it off.
You can apply this procedure up to several times a week and continue the routine until the skin tag falls off.
2. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
The benefits of Apple cider vinegar for skin tag removal are well known. It can destroy the ugly warts and skin tag tissue completely.
Take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and apply apple cider vinegar on the skin tag after completely cleansing the skin and drying it. While you massage the skin tag, make sure to squeeze the cotton ball, so that the skin tag is saturated with the vinegar. You can repeat this procedure two to three times a day until the skin tag is gone.
As apple cider vinegar is acidic, so keep in mind that it can cause some mild itching and irritation for a few minutes. To minimize these effects add some water with apple cider vinegar to dilute it before doing the treatment.
3. GARLIC FOR SKIN TAG REMOVAL
Fresh garlic has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties which help to improve skin health and dry out skin tags. Garlic paste for skin tag removal is easy to make and can be easily used at home.
You need four fresh garlic cloves and then grind these up into a paste and apply the paste directly to the skin. You can place a bandage over this to keep the paste in place.
4. TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil for the removal of skin tags on the face and other parts of the body is widely used. You can watch an excellent video on how Skin Tags Gone with Tea Tree Oil? This process may take some more time in comparison to other processes, but it is much safer for skin tags found around the eyes.
Take a cotton ball, soaked with water and add a couple drops of Tea Tree Oil. Then you dab the cotton ball on the skin tag and cover it with a bandage.
You should repeat this process two to three times a day for better results. You can also use a Tea Tree Soap, if not comfortable with crude tea tree oil.
5. BAKING SODA AND CASTOR OIL MIXTURE
A combination of Castor oil and Baking soda is a great medicine to remove skin tags and warts. Make a paste by mixing the baking soda and castor oil together apply the paste to the skin tag and cover with a bandage.
Repeat this process several times a week for removing skin tags with baking soda and castor oil.
6. OREGANO OIL
Oregano oil contains three types of phenolic terpenoid components- Thymol, Carvacrol, and p-cymene, and these have powerful antibacterial properties.
This oil also contains anti-melanomic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and antiseptic properties. This oil is very effective for skin tag removal.
Create a mixture of four to six drops of coconut oil and two to three drops of oregano oil and apply this directly to your skin tag three times a day. This will dry out the skin tag and they will fall off on their own.
Always use any carrier oil to dilute the oregano oil to avoid redness and irritation of the skin.
Note:- This oil should never be used near the eyes.
7. BANANA PEEL FOR SKIN TAG REMOVAL
Banana peel for skin tag removal is a good and easily available option. Banana peel is very good for removing skin tags and warts.
Rub the banana peel on skin tags and wart every night at least for 15 days. This will remove all the skin tags.
CONCLUSION
Usually, Skin tags are harmless and no special treatment is required. If your doctor confirms that they are benign in nature and no further action is required, then you can go for home remedies for skin tags removal. But be cautious when applying on sensitive areas.
The above home remedies are effective in removing skin tags and can be used easily at home. So what are you waiting for? Go and start using these natural tips.
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THIS IS UPDATED INFORMATION ON “7 HOME REMEDIES TO REMOVE SKIN TAGS AT HOME” WRITTEN BY DR. RAHUL SINGH ON HIS OTHER BLOG SITE.
Skin Tags are very difficult to treat. Anyway i will follow your advice.
Thank you Doctor. I removed my Skin tag with your advice.