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A member asked:
Is it safe to cut off 1/8 in. extra skin tag in front of ear lobe with clean razor at home?
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Not advisable: With the risk of infection of skin with antibiotic resistance staph and strep-although the risk is low-i wouldn't advise it! you may cut off too much and have more scar formation. Risk of bleeding is also something to consider.
Answered 1/5/2019
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