Many people have skin tags and don't know a thing about them.
These are basically small folds of skin that form in areas that frequently rub together, such as armpits and folds of the neck.
They are very common and occur more in women than in men, but those who are obese, diabetic or pregnant are more prone to them.
Although harmless these growths can be unsightly and cause discomfort if they get stuck in clothes or jewelry, and so people sometimes opt to get them removed using a number of different methods.
Some people use liquid nitrogen for skin tag removal, an effective method that basically involves freezing the flesh with a probe, causing it to lose its blood supply and fall off.
This method is usually referred to as cryosurgery and is performed by many dermatologists.
Many people choose to save money and remove skin tags naturally.
You can easily make a home remedy using items found in your kitchen or bathroom.
Some people swear by duct tape for skin tag removal - simply apply the duct tape to your skin tags for a week and the skin tag simply falls off naturally.
Often these annoying growths are not located in an area that the average person can reach alone to try some of the remedies.
Unless of course you happen to be double jointed or have some other talent.
No worries mate.
You have a few options, first you can schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Or better yet ask that someone in your life you trust to help you out.
I am amazed just at how many people will not seek help even from those they claim to love.
You might just be surprised how much closer you may become with that person.
Just by the act of asking for help.
Others simply cut the excess skin off, but you need to be careful when employing this method.
Make sure to have a pair of sterilized medical scissors on hand.
First clean the area with alcohol and numb the area with an ice cube.
Then pull the fold by its apex and cut it off the base, where it is level with the rest of your skin.
Quickly press some gauze down on the area to stem the bleeding and apply some Neosporin once it stops.
One of the most popular natural remedies for skin tags involves making a paste of castor oil and baking soda.
Apply this paste to the tag thrice a day and it should fall off within three days.
Did You ever try to extract your little brother's loose tooth by tying a piece of string around the tooth and door knob? SLAM! Well I sure did and I could not sit for days for the whipping my dad gave me for that one.
However you might try a piece of dental floss to remove your tag.
Simply loop the floss around the tag snug the knot tight leave in place overnight.
A word of caution is in order here.
If you have any doubt that what you have is a skin tag and not some other medical condition consult your family physician before you try any of these home remedies.