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Skin Tag TREATMENT

Best skin tag removal in Kolkata

Skin tags are harmless, painless skin growths. These are delicate, trailing sections of skin, with a smooth or uneven texture, that are joined to the skin’s surface by a thin, fleshy stalk or peduncle. At first, they resemble flattened pinhead-sized pimples, but they may eventually grow larger. Some of them can reach up to 5 cm in size, and their diameter ranges from 2 mm to 1 cm. They most often appear in people who have reached midlife, regardless of gender.

Additional names for skin tags include Acrochordon, Fibroepithelial polyp, Cutaneous papilloma, Fibroma pendulum, Fibroma molluscum, Templeton skin tags, and Soft fibroma.

Typical skin tag-afflicted locations

Anywhere on the body, but particularly on the creases and folds of skin, are these:

  • Thighs
  • Groin
  • Armpits
  • Under breasts
  • Eye lids
  • Genitals
  • Upper chest
  • Neck (in case of papilloma colli)

Factors That Cause Skin Tags

There are several reasons why skin tags may appear, including the following:

They could show up when a clump of collagen and blood vessels gets lodged in the thicker skin patches.
They are often found in the creases on the body, which are brought on by the skin being scraped or rubbed against jewelry, clothing, and sometimes while shaving.
In some cases, a hereditary predisposition may result in the development of skin tags.
Furthermore, those who are overweight or obese, have diabetes (which is linked to hyperinsulinemia) and are pregnant may get skin tags more frequently (possibly as a result of high growth factor levels and hormonal fluctuations).
Other risk factors include an imbalance in s-e-x hormones, hypertension, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), and human papillomavirus infection.
Skin tags may suggest an increased risk of atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.
These are occasionally connected to polycystic ovarian syndrome and Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.

For more details, please consult a dermatologist at the Clinic. Dermatologists with the necessary training carefully examine, diagnose, and suggest the best course of action for any skin disease, including skin tags.

Finest Skin Tag Removal Procedures

Many over-the-counter remedies can freeze the skin tag and cause it to fall off after 7 to 10 days. These treatments are typically used as the first line of treatment. However, it is recommended to speak with a doctor before starting these therapies in order to avoid any complications or negative effects. The Clinic offers the following dermatological procedures that can help remove skin tags:

Cryotherapy

Using a cotton swab or sprayer, ultra-cold liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto the skin tag to freeze and kill the cells in the skin growth. It does not damage the surrounding tissues because it only targets the skin tags. After treatment, the skin tag usually becomes a dry crust that eventually comes off in ten to fourteen days.

Electroshock

Using high-frequency electrical energy and a cauterized wire, the skin tag is burned off during this procedure.

Laser Cautery

Using a flat or fragmented laser beam, heat is administered to the skin tag using this procedure. The heat kills the targeted skin cells, causing them to fall off.

Surgical Removal

Since this is an intrusive procedure, the area that needs to be treated must be numbed with local anesthetic injections. To eliminate the skin tags right away, they are cut off using specialized scissors or a scalpel. Since the entire skin tag has been removed, it is unlikely that they would come back, but new ones could still develop.

Ligation 

To stop the blood supply to the skin cells during this procedure, a surgical thread is tied at the base of the skin tag. As a result, the skin tag dries and finally falls off.

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Dermatology & Women Health Clinic

GM Palya, C V Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

Clinic Timing :   
Monday – Saturday :
Evening – 6 PM – 9 PM
Morning (Saturday) – 10 AM to 1 PM
Sunday : Closed

Phone :  +91489 49981
Email :  mydhanvanthrihealthcare@gmail.com

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