By Cynthia Johnson
Tags on the skin, skin tags, or whichever way you put it, you certainly do not want that unwelcome visitor anywhere around.
The soft, noncancerous growths that usually form within the skin folds of the neck, armpits, breasts, groin area, and eyelids are referred to as skin tags.
They usually do not require treatment or a visit to the doctor. It may be possible to do so with products already in your medicine cabinet or kitchen. The following are five trusted remedies for skin tags:
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Garlic:
This helps improve the appearance of the skin by reducing inflammation. To naturally get rid of a skin tag, apply crushed garlic over the tag and cover the area with a bandage overnight. Then wash the area in the morning, repeating the same action until it shrinks and disappears.
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Vitamin E:
Research suggests that aging may contribute to skin tags. Since vitamin E is an antioxidant that fights wrinkles and keeps the skin healthy, applying liquid vitamin E over a skin tag may cause the growth to vanish in a couple of days. Just massage the oil over the tag and the surrounding skin until it falls off.
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Banana peel:
Sounds surprising, right? Well, do not toss away your old banana peels, especially if you have a skin tag. The peel of a banana can also help dry out a skin tag, possibly due to the antioxidant properties found in them. Simply place a piece of banana peel over the tag and cover it with a bandage. Do this nightly until the tag falls off.
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Tea tree oil:
Tea tree oil, which has antiviral and antifungal properties, is safe to use on the skin when diluted in a carrier oil. Start by washing the affected area, then, using a Q-tip or cotton swab, gently massage the oil over the skin tag. Place a bandage over the area overnight. Repeat this treatment for several nights until the tag dries out and falls off.
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Apple cider vinegar:
For this, soak a cotton swab in apple cider vinegar and place the cotton swab over the skin tag. Wrap the section in a bandage for fifteen to thirty minutes, and then wash the skin. Do this daily for a couple of weeks. The acidity of apple cider vinegar is known to break down tissue surrounding the skin tag, causing it to fall off.
On the flip side, skin tags are usually harmless, so treatment may not be necessary unless they cause irritation, in which case remedies can be quickly obtained from your kitchen cabinet.
