Does toothpaste remove skin tags?

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asked Sep 8, 2023 in Body/Skin by Whatdahales (2,200 points)
Does toothpaste remove skin tags?

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answered Jun 11, 2024 by femealeofinternets (29,160 points)
Toothpaste does not remove skin tags and actually it could infect or irritate the skin.

The toothpaste may dry out the skin tag some but it won't help much if at all.

The easiest way to remove skin tags at home is to use Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Skin Tag Remover which is clinically proven to remove skin tags in as little as 1 treatment.

Some natural home remedies to remove skin tags at home are.

Massage the skin tag With Tea Tree Oil:
Apply A Garlic Paste to the skin tag:
Use Apple Cider Vinegar on the skin tag:
Cover the skin tag With A Banana Peel:
Dab On Vitamin E Oil for the skin tag:

Things that destroys skin tags is freezing them off using liquid nitrogen or through electrocautery in which an electric probe or needle is used to burn off the skin tag.

Skin tags while unsightly are actually harmless growths which can appear anywhere on the skin although skin tags most often grow and develop on the underarms, eyelids and neck.

The cause of skin tags is unknown, and there are likely to be both lifestyle and genetic causes.

Some people develop the skin tags for no known reason.

A person is more likely to get skin tags in areas where the skin tends to rub against itself.

Skin tags are not cancerous growths and they can be left alone or you can remove them or have the skin tags removed by a doctor.

A doctor can remove skin tags by spraying a small amount of liquid nitrogen over the skin tag, which freezes off the growth.

Some natural home remedies to remove skin tags at home are.

Massage the skin tag With Tea Tree Oil:
Apply A Garlic Paste to the sking tag:
Use Apple Cider Vinegar on the skin tag:
Cover the skin tag With A Banana Peel:
Dab On Vitamin E Oil for the skin tag:

Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Skin Tag Remover is clinically proven to remove skin tags in as little as 1 treatment.

Many people have skin tagsā€”skin growths that hang from a stalk.

While harmless, having numerous skin tags may be a sign that you have too much insulin in your blood or type 2 diabetes.

Skin tags are not cancerous.

But if you have a skin growth that changes in size or color, itches or bleeds, or has an asymmetrical shape, it may be best to have a dermatologist look at it.

If you're overweight, losing weight won't make your existing skin tags go away.

It may help reduce your risk of developing more.

If you have a skin growth that bleeds, itches, or changes color, contact your doctor immediately.

They'll need to rule out a serious condition such as skin cancer.

There are only a few things that a person can do to reduce the development of skin tags.

The main factor is to reduce friction where the tags tend to develop.

Necklaces are the common provoking factor in skin tags growing more on the neck.

Friction under the arms can also promote growth of tags in that area.

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