Home Remedies To Cure Skin Tags

Skin tags are soft, non-cancerous skin outgrowths that may appear on various parts of the body. These are caused when the skin is rubbed against the skin. Skin tags usually occur on eyelids, neck, arms, lower part of the breast, and armpits. These fleshy outgrowths are very small in size and appear deformed in shape. Scientifically, skin tags are called as achrochordon. Skin tags can occur both in men and women. Instead of rushing to the doctor, skin tags can be easily removed at home by trying out some simple home remedies.

Apple Cider Vinegar :-

This is one of the best home remedies for skin tags on the neck. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it over the skin tag. Use this remedy for about a month for complete removal of skin tag.

 Onion Juice :-

Cut an onion, and leave it overnight in a vessel containing some salt. Extract the juice from it, the next morning. Apply this juice every night on the skin tag for at least 10-12 days. It will completely remove the tag.

 Castor Oil & Baking Soda :-

This is an easy skin tag removal method. Mix baking soda and castor oil and form a thick paste. Apply this paste on the skin tag and cover it. Leave it for a night. Wash it with warm water, the next morning. Repeat this process for about 10 days until the tag totally vanishes.

 Pineapple Juice :-

This is one of the simplest ways to remove skin tags on skin. Apply pineapple juice every day at least 2-3 times, but don’t rinse it off. Repeat it for at least 10 days, until the skin tag is completely scraped off.

Garlic :-

Apply garlic juice over the skin tag at least 2 times a day. But, make sure you change the garlic every time you put it on the skin tag.

 Nail Polish :-

Nail polish is also a good way for removing skin tags at home. Cover the skin tag with nail polish, and let it dry. Repeat it for 2-3 times a day for a few days until the tag completely fades off from the skin.

LEMON JUICE :-

Lemon juice is a powerful antiseptic and it also contains citric acid which helps to dry out skin tags by decomposing the cells. Take a half of a fresh lemon and apply the juice to a cotton ball. Apply this directly to the skin tag and leave it on without washing it off. You can apply this up to three times a day and continue the routine until the skin tag falls off.

FIG STEM JUICE :-

Fig stem juice is widely used for skin issues because it helps to balance the alkaline-acid balance. To create this juice, grab some fresh fig stems and blend them to extract the juice. You can apply this juice to the skin tag up to four times a day. On average, you will notice results within four weeks.

Dental Floss :-

Another method to get rid of skin tags is the dental floss. It can be used on any body part. In order to get rid of skin tag, use this dental floss to tie a knot tightly around the base of the skin tag close to your body. After a period of 2 – 3 weeks, the skin tags will become smaller and disappear in due course. This method helps in killing the skin tag by blocking blood flow to the affected area.

Compressed Air :-

In cryotherapy, as discussed earlier too, the lesion is frozen off. Compressed air in a tin also has a same effect as that of cryotherapy. After 1 – 2 applications of compressed air the skin tag will change its color and will fade off eventually.

This method has downside too. As it may result in freezing, this may damage the surrounding tissues and lead to breakage of skin cells.