Question 1

how can i get rid of skin tags, will wart remover or floss work?

Accepted Answer

Cut them off: Go to your family doctor and have him clip them off. There is no product I am aware of that will help.

Question 2

how can i get rid of bumpy skin/skin tags?

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See below: Self-treatments are sometimes used, including tying off the small tag stalk with a piece of thread or dental floss and allowing the tag to fall off over several days. 
Removal of the skin tags by a healthcare practitioner is the established treatment for skin tags that are irritating or pose cosmetic problems.

Question 3

can i get rid of skin tags on my own? can i do it myself or does a doctor have to remove them?

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Doctor: It is always safe to have your doctor remove the skin tags.

Question 4

can i get rid of skin tags on my neck with a disposable cauterizing pen?

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Yes , but: In general self treatment of skin lesion is not good idea , unknowingly , you ablate incompletely a squamous cell cancer or a melanoma then consequences will be  grave , you check with your doctor first . A good practice  any lesion removed must be tested  ( pathology )

Question 5

how can you get rid of skin tags?

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Easy: Take a stout thread and make a double loop.  A friend should hold the loop over the tag while you pull the tag outwards.  The friend should tighten the loop over the base of the tag  (you will feel a bit of a pinch), and then tie a second knot.  Put a bandaid over it after cutting the thread ends and leave it alone for a week.  At a week, "voila" remove the bandaid and off comes the tag/ no scar.

Question 6

what is an easy way to get rid of skin tags?

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Skin Tag Treatment: Skin tags are benign lesions and do not usually require treatment.  Depending upon their size and location, acrochordae (skin tags) may be treated surgically, including liquid nitrogen cryosurgery, excision, or electrodesiccation.

Question 7

how do i get rid of skin tags so they wont regrow?

Accepted Answer

Minor surgery: A local anestgetic , removal with scissors and cautery can permanently remove skin tags without any residual marks or for larger skin tags minor marks. See dermatologist for removal.

Question 8

how do i get rid of skin tags by myself--no insurance?

Accepted Answer

Too Much Danger: With the risk of scarring and infection, self treatment should be avoided.

Question 9

how do you get rid of skin tags on the underarms without surgery or cutting it off?

Accepted Answer

Freeze them: you can use liquid nitrogen.  Best performed by a doctor

Question 10

how to get rid of skin tags without  a scar?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: If the tags are bothersome, multiple home and medical treatment options are available:tie off tag at narrow base with a piece of dental floss or string.Freeze tag with liquid nitrogen.Burn tag using electric cautery or hyfrecator. Cut skin tags with scissors with or without anesthesia.

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