Skin problems have less consequences but they are more troublesome for most of the people.
One of the major skin problems that most of the people face is skin tag.
Tags are small protrusions which arise on the skin.
They vary in different sizes and shapes.
Normally their size ranges from a millimeter to as large as nails head.
Generally they are of skin color but at times they are darker.
People with a dark skin color will generally bear darker tags.
They can appear on any kind of skin.
Such tags are more common in people of older ages than among youngsters.
Generally tags arise on individual's skin after thirty years of age but he may face this situation earlier than thirty.
Skin is not susceptible to any problems due to tags, so one should not be tense if he finds tags on the skin.
Although it is generally known that they are benign protrusion, still most of the people do not want them on their skin and want to remove them.
Various medicines are available in the market which claim solution to the problem but that is not the case.
Many medicines even cause irritation, burning sensation, etc.
on the skin.
Tags can appear on any part of the body and have no particular reason.
However experience shows that such tags mostly appear on those parts of the body which are often in contact with other parts of the body or in contact with the clothing.
They would be found usually under the armpits, under neck or in private parts due to their constant touch with the body.
Self disappearance of tags from the skin is not very common but under exceptional circumstances they may fall off on their own.
One should not try any medicine or ointment without consulting a doctor.
Skin tags can be removed with a variety of methods such as use of surgical techniques, by freezing or burning them using special equipments and technology.
Surgical treatments are usually not recommended by most of the doctors due to the fact that may lead to body itching or irritation.
An ointment is a safer and an effective way of handling the tags and should be the preferred mode of treatment.
Medicines are used to destroy them by following the principle of denial of nutrients to the tags and therefore help in a safe removal of tags from the body.
Use of ointments results in removal of tags in a safe and effective manner without any negative effects on either body or health thus restoring skin to its original condition and fresh look.
Older people may have skin sensitivities and should consult an medical expert before using any medicine.
Treatment differs from person to person as everyone has different types of skin.