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Asked for male, 36 years old from Navi Mumbai
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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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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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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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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.
For best results they must be removed with Laser or cautery.
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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.
Avoid heavy and greasy ...more
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.
Avoid heavy and greasy ...more
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
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