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Asked for male, 36 years old from Navi Mumbai
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MD - Dermatology, FMC (Fellow In Med.Cos...read more

Dermatologist•Coimbatore
Hello lybrate-user, kindly keep a check on your weight if you feel the tags are increasing in number as more weight more, hormonal changes, more pigmentation problems and skin tags/ it probably runs in your family. The only way to get rid of the already existing ones easily is by electrocautery.
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Dermatologist•Bangalore
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If you notice a flap of tissue hanging off the skin connected by a stalk, then it is most likely a skin tag. Usually, skin tags are found around the arms, thighs, and the neck and even in surrounding areas of the eyelids. Skin tags can occur in anyone due to genetics, obesity, pregnancy or diabetes. These fleshy bumps that can cause irritation or inflammation in areas of friction and in some cases, there may even be bleeding. If you are frustrated over this, read on to understand the treatment o...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Pune
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Good evening.
Surgical removal or radiofrequency ablation is the best and fastest method to get rid of the tag
Thank you.
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Dermatologist•Ahmedabad
Skin tags are genetic in nature and may be influenced by any weight gain as well.
For best results they must be removed with Laser or cautery.
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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Wear gloves to bed. Damaged hands need serious moisturizing, so it's time to deep treat overnight. Apply coconut honey mask jojoba oil or Vit e then go soak in the bath or the sauna, or better yet, put on cotton gloves and go to bed.
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Be patient. Acne improves slowly even with the most powerful treatments from your doctor. Do not expect much improvement in the first few weeks of any treatment.
Do not pick! Discipline yourself not to pick your spots, as this may encourage scarring.
Wash carefully. Wash the affected area twice a day with a pH-balanced, unperfumed soap. Avoid facial scrubs and abrasive cleansers, which might increase the inflammation of the skin and make scarring more likely.
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Homeopath•Hooghly
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Well wash your face with natural alovera gel extracts. Use atta as a scrubber. Use cold milk as a cleanser before going to bed. With this you need proper homeopathic treatment for this purpose. U can also contact me through Lybrate.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.

What causes skin tags to occur?

Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.

What causes skin tags to occur?

Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
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