Skin Tag Removal

You should not attempt to remove a skin tag at home as it often involves risks and complications. Given below are some complications that can occur while attempting to remove skin tag manually at home:

It may lead to scarring

An attempt to remove a skin tag at home can lead to scarring due to cutting, freezing, or the application of a chemical or any solution to remove the skin tag. Scars can cause a loss of movement if they develop over some joints such as the elbow or a knuckle. Healthcare providers at Delhi Skin Hospital specialize in avoiding this type of complication.

It may increase infection risk

When you remove something from your body it often leaves an open wound that can increase the risk of infection. When this wound is left untreated, there is a risk of developing infections. Healthcare providers are aware of this situation and they remove these skin tags in a way that will not cause infection.

It can lead to excessive bleeding

When you are trying to remove the skin tag manually, you may cut the skin too deep or in a harsh manner. It can lead to excessive bleeding. Healthcare providers for Skin tag removal in Sirsa, Haryana at Delhi Skin Hospital specialise in making cuts and incisions that cause minimal injury and bleeding. 

It can lead you to miss Signs of Skin Cancer

Usually, most of the skin tags are harmless, but in some cases, a skin tag could be something else. It can be a sign of skin cancer. An experienced healthcare provider can help you to identify the actual cause of the skin tag and provide you with effective treatment. If you are removing a cancerous skin tag manually, you can leave behind the cancer cells that can further multiply and spread in your body.

The actual reason for skin tags is not clear. Usually, these skin tags occur in the skin folds, so friction may be a reason for their occurrence. Skin tags are made of blood vessels and collagen, and are surrounded by an outer skin layer. Another reason behind the formation of skin tags is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes which can cause skin tags. 

Skin tags are also a common side effect of pregnancy. This may be due to the presence of weight gain and pregnancy hormones. If you have multiple skin tags, it can be a sign of endocrine problems or a hormonal imbalance. In some cases, it can be a cause of genetic connection.

A common outpatient procedure for the removal of skin tags is surgery. The doctor may perform the given procedure below after numbing the area with a local anaesthetic.

• Cauterization. In this process, the doctor uses heat for the removal of the skin tag.
• Cryosurgery. In this process, the doctor will spray a small amount of liquid nitrogen over the skin tag. This will freeze the growth of the skin tag.
• Electrocautery. In this process, your doctor will burn the skin tag with an electric current.
• Ligation. In this process, skin tags are removed by cutting off the blood flow with the help of a surgical thread.
• Surgery. In this process, the doctor snips off the skin tag from its base with the help of surgical scissors.

Infections and complications occur rarely during the skin tag removal process. After the skin tag removal in Sirsa, Haryana, you may get a scar, but it will also disappear after some time. If you are removing skin tags at home, make sure to apply antibiotic ointment to the affected area of the skin and keep it covered with a bandage to lower the risk of infection. 

You should see a doctor if the skin area starts bleeding and becomes painful. The doctor will instruct you to keep the wound dry for at least 48 hours and wash it gently with water. The doctor may also schedule an appointment for a follow-up to check the wound.

If you are opting for a skin tag removal consultation at Delhi Skin Hospital, your consultant would be a qualified doctor who will examine your skin tag and come up with an appropriate form of treatment. During this consultation, you can ask all your questions related to your skin tag and get clarity for treatment. If you go forward with the removal of the skin tag, the doctor will carry out the procedure in the clinic.

After the process of skin tag removal surgery, a few days will be required for recovery. The affected area may feel soft and a dressing will be applied by the healthcare provider to prevent infection. Make sure to ask for all the aftercare instructions from your doctor after skin tag removal in Sirsa, Haryana. Complications occur rarely and once the anaesthesia wears off, you can leave the clinic. 

Book your appointment today with Delhi Skin Hospital and get the best skin tag removal in Sirsa, Haryana