Skin Tag Removal: Medical & Home Methods (Dermatologist Guide)

Medical Procedures (Safe & Effective)

1. Cryotherapy – liquid nitrogen freezes tag; falls off in days.
2. Electrocautery – electric current burns off tag; good for larger/pedunculated tags.
3. Surgical excision – scalpel removal under local anesthesia; for large/stubborn tags.
4. Ligation – suture tied at base cuts blood supply; tag shrivels and falls off.

Consult a dermatologist before any removal to avoid infection, scarring, or incomplete removal.

Home Remedies (Unproven, Use Caution)

• Apple cider vinegar – apply twice daily; acidity may dry tag.
• Tea tree oil – antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory; apply several times daily.
• Banana peel – place fleshy side on tag overnight; enzymes may break down tissue.
• Castor oil – massage into tag several times daily; may soften and promote shedding.

Warning: Avoid face, genitals, thin/sensitive skin. Stop if irritation occurs. Not evidence-based; results vary.