“Do You Need to Treat Skin Tags or Leave Them Alone?”

“Do You Need to Treat Skin Tags or Leave Them Alone?”

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You notice a small, soft flap of skin on your neck or underarm.

It’s not painful. It’s just… there.

Maybe you’ve even tried pulling it.

Someone tells you: “It’s just a skin tag, nothing to worry about.”

But the question remains —

Should you treat it, or just ignore it?

Let’s keep it simple.

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👀 What Are Skin Tags?

Skin tags (medical name: acrochordons) are small, soft, non-cancerous growths on the skin.

They usually:

• Look like a tiny hanging bit of skin

• Are flesh-coloured or slightly darker

• Appear on neck, underarms, eyelids, under breasts, or groin

• Are not painful, unless irritated

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❓Why Do People Get Them?

• Friction (skin rubbing against skin or clothing)

• Obesity or weight gain

• Diabetes or insulin resistance

• Hormonal changes (especially after 30–40 years of age)

• Family history – yes, it can run in families

• Pregnancy – very common due to hormone shifts

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🩺 Do Skin Tags Need Treatment?

In most cases — No, they’re harmless.

But you may want to treat them if:

• They’re growing in number

• They rub against clothes or chains and hurt

• They bleed or cause discomfort

• You don’t like how they look (cosmetic reason)

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❌ What You Should NOT Do:

Please don’t try home removal.

We’ve seen patients:

• Tie threads around them (can cause infection)

• Use razors or scissors (ouch! Risk of bleeding + scar)

• Apply “skin tag burning” home remedies (often burns healthy skin too)

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✅ How We Remove Them in Clinic:

At Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, we use:

• Radiofrequency (quick, no major downtime)

• Laser removal (especially for face and eyelids)

• Cryotherapy (freezing the tag)

• Excision (for larger ones)

All procedures are done in a sterile, safe setting – no marks, no drama.

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🧴 Will They Come Back After Removal?

Once removed, the same tag won’t grow again.

But yes, if your body is prone to them (like in diabetes or high friction areas), new tags can appear later.

Regular checkups and small skin care adjustments can help reduce this.

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✋ Final Thoughts:

Not all small things need panic.

But not all small things need ignorance either.

If your skin tags are bothering you, increasing in number, or hurting, get them checked.

And if it’s just one or two and not bothering you — it’s okay to leave them alone.

📍Want expert advice? Visit our clinic in Shahjahanpur or send us a photo for a quick skin check.

Clear answers. Safe care. No guesswork.