Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with skin tags.

Ignore: Do not stress over skin tags. Do not treat them yourself. If need be, see dr. For sterile removal.

Ignore: Don't try to remove a skin tag yourself. It could get infected.

Ignore: They can be snipped of with a fine scissors, numbed with Lidocaine through a 32 g needle. Heal in 5.

Ignore: Be careful using dental floss or string on skin tags. Sometimes if too big the tags can get infected.

Ignore: Tags can be removed or destroyed with cryoprobe by your doctor.

Ignore: Do get them removed if bothersome but don't pick at them.

Ignore: Don't irritate. Keep dry. Areas of friction & moisture i.e., creases of the groin or neck are common.

Ignore: Don't snip off tag as it can have a large vessel at the base of the tag, which can continue bleeding.

Skin: Skin tags are usually benign.

Ignore: Treatment for skin tags, in general, is very simple, and can be performed in the office.