Get Rid of Skin Tags

Skin tags are small skin outgrowths that hang out from your skin. They are only a few millimetres long and do not cause any trouble whatsoever. These flaps of tissue occur mostly under the armpits, neck, eyelids, groin and breast areas.

Though they are harmless, it is a good idea to remove them at the earliest. You can get rid of your skin tags in one of the following ways:

Choice #1: Aromatic and herbal oils

Oregano oil is known to have phenolic components with strong anti-bacterial properties that address skin tags. Mix two drops of oregano oil with four or five drops of coconut oil and apply on your skin tags. It is a good idea to repeat this application at least three times a day, and leave it on to dry by itself. The idea behind this method is to dry out the skin so the tag falls off by itself. Beware that oregano oil should not be used for skin tags near the eyes.

Tea tree oil is another good choice to remove skin tags. You can directly soak a piece of cotton in this oil and apply it to the tags. If you have sensitive skin, dilute it with water and apply. Like oregano oil, this oil too dries the skin tag and causes it to fall off.

Lemon juice has antiseptic properties as well that can dry out the skin tag. Dandelion stem juice and apple cider vinegar are other natural choices to get rid of skin tags. Try these alternate juices if you cannot get oregano or tea tree oil.

In general, you can see considerable difference after applying this oil regularly for a month.

Choice #2: Garlic

Garlic is a super food with high anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Take four cloves of fresh garlic, grind it to a paste and apply it directly on the skin tag. You can even tie a piece of cloth around this paste to ensure that it does not smudged to other parts of your body. The obvious downside of this method is the strong odor of garlic.

Choice #3: Medical Removal

If you are unsure about these home remedies, you can take the medical route. Some doctors may agree to remove these tags with a scalpel, while others would prefer to leave it untreated if it is not bothersome. These tags can also be treated with antiseptic creams.