Written by Dr. Ringpfeil
Treatment Options: Surgical removal.
Skin tags, often found in regions of heightened friction, are either skin-colored or brown skin growths that can be readily eliminated. For those who are bold, a single growth can be managed using an age-old technique involving the tying of a string around it until it darkens (usually the following day or the day after), followed by generously applying non-prescription antibiotic ointment. If you prefer a less adventurous approach, or if multiple growths are involved, they can be professionally removed in a medical setting.
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