SKIN TAG REMOVAL - Skin Problems Message Board

sunshinebabe · 09-23-2003, 03:47 PM

Does it hurt to clip them yourself? I have a small one on my right inner thigh, I wouldn't bother with it but it gets irritated when wearing pants or shorts. What is the best and painless way to take care of them at home. I don't have insurance so I can't afford to have a dr. cut it off.

Baby_hands · 09-24-2003, 04:39 AM

Ohhhh oHHhh MAN! PLEASE do not cut it off yourself!
You could end up with an infection or a big big scar!

sunshinebabe · 09-25-2003, 10:45 AM

its not a big tag its little actually, so it wouldnt be a big scar if there was one. I just want it off because it gets irritated when wearing jeans or shorts that rub it. its has a very little part that hooks it to my leg. anybody got any ideas? couldnt after cutting it with sterilized clippers couldnt i apply antibiotic ointment to keep away infection i mean its not different than if i accidentaly cut it while shaving is it?

oceandreams · 09-25-2003, 12:10 PM

Just sterlize the clippers, your hands, and the area around the skin tag before you cut. Then clean it daily with hydrogen peroxide and apply antibiotic ointment, and keep a bandage over it for a couple days. But be prepared for it to hurt and maybe bleed a lot when you cut it off. You could try applying ice to the area before you clip; that might numb it some.

oceandreams · 09-25-2003, 12:12 PM

I just remembered reading that you can tie a string around it at the base, and it will fall off in a few days.