Why Do Skin Tags Develop?
Skin tags, called acrochordons, are small, bump-like projections. They may appear in clusters, or you may have a single one. These growths are non-cancerous (not always, but mostly). They can develop during the early years of life or during adulthood.
While there is no definite cause for skin tags, the following can be some of the reasons:
- Constant rubbing: Skin tags can result from friction or continuous rubbing against things like a cloth, any other area of the skin, like armpits, or around the thighs.
- Fluctuating hormones: Pregnancy, puberty, and childbirth are some of the phases that cause your hormones to fluctuate and form tags on your skin.
- You are aging: As your age progresses, you lose collagen. Eventually, the loss of collagen reduces skin elasticity and may lead to skin tags.
- Genetics: If either of your parents has a mole, then you might have it too.
Is It Possible To Remove A Skin Tag Overnight?
Unfortunately no! Skin tags, though painless, need proper technique, tools, and precise skills for their removal. If you were planning to take it off yourself, then stop and let your skin expert handle it. Trying home remedies or unhygienic tools will only do more harm to you than good.
Why Don’t Doctors Suggest Removing Skin Tags At Home?
Doctors prohibit self-removal of skin tags because:
- You may get an infection
- You might end up bleeding
- You don’t have the right training for it
- You misdiagnosed it as a skin tag, while it is something else
How Do Doctors Remove Skin Tags?
Here is how doctors treat a patient with skin tags:
- Evaluate and examine
- Inform about the treatment
- Administer local anesthesia to prevent pain
- Carry out any of the following:
- Excision
- Cryotherapy
- Cautery
- Ligation
Final Thoughts
Skin tags look very unpleasant, especially if they are big, discolored, or right on the face. However, safe professional treatments make their removal quite easy and prevent the chances of regrowth. At Bharmal Internal Medicine, we offer skin tag removal services only from an expert. Give us a call at (817) 784-0052 for a customized treatment plan to reveal a spotless face.
