As a RN of 40 years, times have changed. Docs used to remove skin tags as part of routine care and and consultation. A few snips and no insurance involved. Insurance covered the office visit. Sad how monetary some simple procedures have become. 😢
One dermatologist charged me about 200 just to have a spot checked and here it was a pimple she cleaned out. I have a skin tag on my face and with limited insurance dermatologists won't take what I have. And I live with this thing on my face.
I mentioned to my gynecologist that a skin tag on my groin was bothering me because it was being chafed by my underwear. She said "I can take care of that... " and went to get some liquid nitrogen. She froze it, slapped on a bandaid, and I left. Fast forward a month and I get a bill from her office. Instead of a $0 annual wellness visit I was charged FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for an "outpatient surgical procedure"...
I’ve had skin tags pop up in different places around my neck and shoulders for years and I’ve always had success using ice pack to numb them, then use new sanitized nail clippers to clip them at the base and clean the wound and apply pressure to stop the bleeding, then Neosporin and bandaid and they never leave scars or reappear. Works for me for many years.
I bought a pair of toenail clippers that I only use for that purpose. I soak the end in alcohol and snip snip. I’ve probably removed 12-15 over the years. I lost count.
I’m about to go do this right now. The cost of getting them removed is completely ridiculous. TBH I’d rather accidentally cut off a mole than pay $800 for this.
Same. I clean the clippers with rubbing alcohol. Hold an ice cube to the tag for a bit then get to clipping. Then put some neosporin on it after bleeding stops.
Thank you for this great info. I went to a dermatologist several years ago and he told me every thing that I had and did NOTHING! He said, 'sorry but I wont remove them". Didnt even offer to remove it for a price! Just charged me and my insurance for NOTHING! Now I know what to say and ask. All these years and I wondered what dermatologists actually did?!
I love going to my local library even though I can access things online. Nothing like walking into a building full of amazing books & meeting wonderful staff who are enthusiastic to help. Thanks to you @Connie-iy9xl for your hardwork. You and your fellow librarians are amazing!!
Yes and if people don't know, not only can you borrow physical books, videos, etc., you can also borrow digital books and audiobooks books from home after getting your library card and setting up your account!
I’m standing near a large stack of check outs that includes books, movies and video games. My library even allows you to check out passes to a local botanical garden. Lots of great stuff at the library!
I went there, the homeless hang out there all day and use the restrooms all day. Yes, libraries are used. In small towns, they’re used by lots of people
OMG that was so simple , this is the first time I have seen a doctor literally getting treated on video from the same issue I have been suffering from . I have a similar skin tag at the same exact location like Dr. Shah and I came searching to get rid of the same. Thankyou for showing us how it's done and sharing your knowledge on the same . Again Thanks a ton from India . 👍
My dad would always pinch them with his finger nails to kill the root and they would fall off. I have to say I don’t know what I did but when I lost 50+lbs and started taking care of my skin the skin tags on my neck just disappeared. I don’t know but I am glad.
One time I went to a dermotologist at a research hospital where I worked as a consultant. I asked ahead of time how much it was going to cost total with all procedures and anything else they had to add to get 20-25 tags removed and was quoted $150. The following weeks, I went in to get them done (I made an appointment bc I was only there every few weeks for work). The derm came in, chatted with me for a few minutes and said she had to leave for a meeting. I asked her what about my tags and she said she was unaware that that's what I came in for. Since I was not about to leave, she realized she had to do them. A few weeks later, I got a bill from the hospital for $800+!!! This made me angry again after the visit with the derm and went in to contest the bill. After explaining to the derm that it was an error (she said what did I expect, it was a teaching hospital), I went to their billing department and complained there about everything and that I was not going to pay more than the $150 I was quoted by the derm dept. Luckily, after explaining everything to the billing dept, they relented and charged me $225. It was a disgusting experience and now I do them myself. And, I filed a formal complaint to the hospital explaining everything. Several months later, they reimbursed me 100% and stated that they were retraining their staff.
You did absolutely the right thing appealing it in the various hospital appeals avenues. I am so delighted that you later got the $225 refunded and learned they are going to train their staff differently.
I once felt what I thought was a skin tag in the shower. It was in a hard to see area. After two weeks I finally got a mirror and found out it was a tick. Lesson learned.
My wife and I go regularly to a great dermatologist to get stuff checked and removed. As seniors it is wise to just put this into the annual budget as a maintenance item like car maintenance. With routine skin tags, we snip them off at home. A little alcohol and a pair of curved surgical scissors and they are gone. No pain other than a little dab of alcohol.
this is exactly what my derm 'taught' me to do. She explained that if she did a procedure it would be $200 but if she 'taught' me how to care for it myself, it was free.
Im a vascular ultrasound tech and we treat spider veins. Have you guys done a video talking about spider/varicose veins? I feel like the vein space should be talked about more and a lot of people should know it’s treatable and super easy
This would be so helpful! I’m 29, 30 in July.. and I’ve been working on my feet since I was about 14-15…. And my legs had “barely” visible spider veins (unless you were close up) but now I can see them without having to hold my skin taute… and I don’t have any children yet 😢
I'm doubting between laser and asclera injections for spiders. I'm a bit scared of scars (and the pain). I already hate intradermal injections and this doesn't sound appealing either. Also, esp not on my ankles. And some people say laser is more painful. Ofc i want the most efficient option, with the least amount of pain and not lots of things that can go wrong. Also a problem is: I love my scalding hot baths in winter, not really a good thing for those veins. And compression stiockings look like a hassle after treatment. So mabybe I'l just reort to tanning lotion or something to try to cover them up.
@@chai_lattes Cosmetic Sclerotherapy for spider veins is not but varicose veins are considered a medical reason such as symptoms those are covered by most insurances
So glad I found this - saw my dermatologist for routine skin check and let her know these are a concern for me with my upcoming wedding and got an appt and pricing to have them removed 🙌🏼 Thank you docs!
You guys are the BEST presenting doctors I’ve ever seen. The intro covered I ever wondered about causes, the cautionary bit at the front was reasonable and informative (and interesting), you blew through the worthless home remedies quickly, and got down to treatment - addressing cost concerns. I’ve snipped them with sharp scissors, but have some on my eyelids that I won’t do myself. Thanks for this!
I love that you two were real about the cost. Feeling prepared financially is empowering to make better decisions. Like just walking in and hearing a price tag can be off putting and frustrating.
I have heard $1,000 so I am going to try another office. I had it done many years ago and all they did was snip them off with a small scissor and I paid $150. Now they want almost 8x as much under the new doctor. I will look for another office.
@@mocheen4837 I actually found some derma offices offer specials on GroupOn and is was as low as $30 per tag. Definitely research the office and technician but that could be a way to keep costs low.
from your video i learned that i should clean the area with alcohol first, then after snipping it off (i used nail clippers, it was on my bicep), applied vaseline and a bandaid. Thanks a bunch. you are intelligent and good students of your field. may you live to be a thousand.
I just visited my dermatologist today to have another skin tag & a few “barnacles” removed. The 1st time I had skin tag removal they were zapped & fell off with in a few days, today the remaining skin tag & a few barnacle growths were frozen. No matter the procedure they had to go & I am happy once again. 😊
You can DIY skin tag removal if they're small. Nail clippers (straight edge) and hand sanitiser get the job done. You can also prevent them from returning but cutting carb intake - I find grains to be bland and a waste of stomach space and sugar to be unhealthy. So I only get meat, veg and fruit.
This was incredibly informative. I learned something new today. Metabolic conditions and skin tags are related. It makes so much sense! Thank you for all you do. It is much appreciated 💜
I have been detagged three times, my neck, my armpit areas/sides where it rubs and eyelid (for this one my Doc sent me to a dermotologist due to thin and sensitive skin around the eyes) total with insurance was about 250.00. the armpits were due to pain when showering with a loofa or putting on or removing my undershirts, eye and neck were strictly vanity 😁😁 but overall all were worth it, I just had a mole below my left eye removed which was sent for testing and benign, that one was 75.00, I'm happy I had them all removed though. I'm happy to report no new growth or regrowth, all the tags were frozen and no scarring occurred, always seek medical and professional attention for them.
I’m Mexican and we were brought up tying a long hair around the base of skin tags. Dental floss is too thick , get them before they get that big! They will dry up and fall off in a couple days.
@@mikorin13 not usually in the same spot but sometimes. Same as if you get them removed in other ways. Depends on if you’re prone to them or insulin resistant.
I'm not going to lie: last year I went to a dermatologist and she removed like 70+ skin tags from my neck and face, all with anesthesia and laser removal... Yeah, it was hard because I'm such a coward with medical procedures, but it definitely was SO WORTH IT.
Was the laser painful? I’ve been avoiding this for years because I hate the idea of having someone poke and cut my neck. It seems so personal and sensitive.
@@jwinsor Yeah the laser hurts a little, like you feel it when it burns during the light emission, but it's tolerable. You should do it, the change is awesome. I'm taking my mom this Friday to the dermatologist to remove her skin tags.
Skin tags are the bane of my existence! I've had at least 80 removed by my Dr with just sharp scissors, no pain blocking. All the extra you had done was probably more painful than the scissor snip. I've had 2 sessions with a Dr but now I just do it myself as long as the base is small. The reason for that is that if the base is wide it can bleed a bit and a Dr has a little pen like thing that will stop it. I clean the area thoroughly with alcohol, as well as my scissors, then just start snipping. Piece of cake!
I actually bought the small elastic device off of Temu for $1.73. Worked great for me. I’ve done 3 so far. Medicaid wouldn’t cover this and single parents with disabled kiddos can’t afford it. So this was just to try. And I’m pleased. 1 in my bra area and 2 on my neck. No others are big enough yet. Cleaned area with alcohol and applied the elastic. 2-3 days they were gone. Again cleaned with alcohol. Can’t even see the spot.
I was fortunate enough to find you two when you were just starting out with your channel. I've learned so many things about skin care, and the best part of the entire experience is that you're very entertaining and enthusiastic about teaching the masses. Young men such as yourselves are an inspiration for all the up and coming physicians. ❤ I'm 57, so I can get away with calling you both young men 😉
I had one on my neck and a dermatologist removed it. I asked him how to prevent them and he said "don't gain weight ". Since then, I have found if I remove most of the sugar from my diet, they disappear.
I have always gotten skin tags as an athlete. What works great for me is using a mole-removing pen to zap the base and apply essential oil (tea tree or Sunbreeze) until it falls off. On the eyelids, Skin Cell Pro is great because it's non-toxic and pain-free. My daily regimen includes organic castor oil applied to my face and neck because it has helped reduce the frequency of skin tags and other growths.
Funny! I just removed a very small skin tag last night. It was bugging the heck out of me. I just used topical numbing cream, very sharp small scissors and alcohol to sanitize everything (including the scissors). There was a tiny spot of blood and it hurt a teeny bit but I got the job done! 🎉🎉🎉
Had one removed, it wasn't a skin tag, but looked similar to a mole (though they said it wasn't. Can't remember the actual name of it). I was going to DYI the removal, looking up all the how too's online. Decided on just taking a razor blade to it, until that tiny voice of reason piped up and reminded me I wasn't a broke neglected kid anymore under the authority of my neglectful parents, and I really didn't need to attempt surgery on myself anymore (still have the scar from the stitches I gave myself). I went to the dermatologist, removal cost $125, biopsy $175. No insurance coverage, but I'm thankfully in a position where I can afford that expense. So glad I didn't take a razor blade to my back!
I was prediabetic and had many symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Sixteen months ago I changed my way of eating to the Carnivore diet. Over these months ALL my numerous skin tags have fallen off. Additionally, I have a list of 26 things that have improved while eating only animal products, predominantly beef and beef tallow. I'll never go back to eating those pesky plants. I'm 75 and am now in excellent health with no diagnosis, take no pills, and have excellent energy and mental clarity. I love this way of eating!
Panamafre0 - Thats an amazing achievement. I would like to know if a meat does have its benefits and complication as in many peoples and by the way i was a nurse for a bit. I ve seen many diets which/what can do to peoples mind , body, & soul in but its hard to explain to the patients especially when someone was brought up on a pure vege diet like me but lately i ve taken on FISH, SCALLOPS, MUSSELS, CHILLI CRABS plus which is great. Lets not forget that we as any known living beings for billions of yesrs have been consuming each and everything on this planet. Due to all changes over 100k yrs plus, all so called cultural ideologies takes place. We as humans have amnesia as to how we came here. FOOD is just a hint of NOT just human journey on this earth, all our friend in our gslaxy & way beyond. There are no rules of survival when you have to survive on these ANCIENT PLANET. Enjoy
My brother went vegan and gave us the whole long speech about why we shouldn't eat meat so my daughter and I went vegan as well. Within a few years all of us... my brother his wife, me and my daughter all developed autoimmune disease. Now we're all forced to eat carnivore/keto whether we like it or not. Definitely don't recommend the plant diet. The amount of chemicals used is enough to destroy you
I had a skin tag for years that was on the side of my nose where my glasses sit, so not only did it grow and make me self conscious to have my glasses off, it was also red and irritated. Had i tied off multiple times by the doctor but it kept growing back. Eventually had to have a surgical shave where they nummed my face and took a light scalpel to it before cauterising it. Got my favourite ever health leaflet afterwards called "Caring for your wound". Never had a problem in that place since! Thankfully in the UK I didn't need to pay for it.
@@evilsharkey8954We could learn so much from them, like this and how to have women who are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant have the healthiest babies and Mom's, wouldn't that make so much more sense than banning women's health?
I just got mine off with a pair of nail clippers, a few nights ago I went at it with those tiny pedicure scissors and failed and found out some of them have nerve endings. I am a testament to human determination
Thank you for being clear and honest about skintags. I tried TH-camr Dr Bergs hoax of getting rid of skintags vid iodine and garlic, it gave me permanent, very dark, discoloration on the skin around the tags. And the skintags did not go anywhere. It is just ridiculous what some youtubers will do to for getting views and money.
Thanks for the advice. I just saw this video and decided to cut off a tag around my armpit area which has been there many years. I used nail cutters. It worked well.
Love you guys thank you for all the helpful videos and even demonstrating how it gets done!!! As an esthetician I send all my clients to your videos for better explanation. THANK YOU x1000
I had one on my neck when I was young. My mom tied it off with a strand of hair, and it fell off after a week or so. Most of those things you showed that "could be mistaken for skin tags" looked completely different to an observant eye. But I can appreciate the urge for caution - no one wants to be the one in a who gets it wrong.
I really appreciate how much information you guys put out there for free. I wish I had been aware of skincare routines when I was younger. It just didn’t seem like something “guys” did.
Thanks for clearing the air about SO MANY SUBLECTS! I'm a skin tag factory, so I have a much better insight as to how to treat (or not treat) them. Thanks again
Bravo! Its refreshing to hear a Dr say - high carb diets, (high insulin) causes skin tags. Cutting carbs is key in reducing tags! Many on a carnivore diet have found their skin tags diminishing.
I had roughly 30 skin tags and I removed them with bands of silicon. Took about 2 months to get rid of them all but, I oiled up and didn't scar at all. I am an insulin dependant diabetic due to meds for incurable stage 4 lung disease (8 years of constant steroids) None have come back. I thought very carefully before doing this procedure and as I'm on constant antibiotics I knew my risks would be very low for infections. I researched thrombolising the tags and got the bands tight upto to normal skin - All 30 dropped off naturally and without any scarring or damage to surrounding skin.
My dad was an MD. He used to tie off my mom's skin tags with a piece of hair. I did this as well when I had a bunch on my chest during a pregnancy. Easy peasy...
I have NF so thank you for making that your first mention of what a skin tag could be mistaken for. Not that many people know what Neurofibromatosis is or what is does to the people who have it.
@@godschosen414 don't want to clip they have a little blood vessel inside. Looks liek a thread once the tag starts to die from the tea tree oil. Just let the oil do it's thing and it should fall off in less than a day at that stage.
Once I had some skin tags removed from my neck and it was the most painful experience in my life. It was a dermatologist who did the procedure and she used like a pencil with a very hot tip. No anestesia, no recomendations after the procedure. After the awful experience, every time I have a medical consultation I prepare a list of questions about my issue and ensure the doctor is not just interested on the cost and the money he is going to earn...
I’ve had them removed with a laser at a med clinic in the Philippines. They called them moles and zapped them from my neck (along with my dark spots on my face). I stopped wearing turtlenecks after that and they haven’t been as prevalent. Cool watching you get yours removed. Thank you for showing how it’s done.
2:45 As a librarian, I can assure you people are still using the library. The research shows that about 50% of the U.S. population uses public library resources each year (in-person or online).
As a malignant melanoma survivor, I’ve become much more aware of the variety of things on my skin. I have 3 month checkups and am going to ask my dermatologist about removing my skin tags just to give me a little more peace of mind. As for other topics, I searched for any videos you might have on hidradenitis suppurativa but didn’t see any. My sister has suffered with hs for at least 20 years so I would love to hear your thoughts about it.
@@anezkaburesova7855 I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔 Melanoma is definitely a very serious and sometimes very aggressive type of cancer that more people should understand and make a lot more effort to prevent.
I have about a dozen skin tags that I would like removed. The biggest issue I face is getting a dermatologic appointment. Last time, I had to wait 8 months to be seen! And that was for something that was considered suspicious for skin cancer. The lack of doctor availability is really out of control.
Great video, and very informative. In the past I've had a few skin tags. I originally tried using the caustic solutions which were just very irritating and didn't work well enough for me. The ones after that I simply prepared the area with alcohol, used plenty of gauze, and then used a very sharp sterilized cuticle scissor or a scalpel (i.e. hobby knife). The only concern was bleeding, which I used a cold compress and then gauze and tape until it healed enough. It was not very painful, but it did bleed. I'm glad I was on the right track! :)
Thanks immensely for the DIY treatment prescriptions. I will surely try the apple cider vinegar as a cleanser, i may get it diluted with rose water, soaked in cottonwool and dab it all over the skin tags. Hopefully, it will prevent more tags from growing..
I have a friend who wanted hers removed and she was told it would cost $100 per skin tag, and she had a lot. Needless to say, she didn’t get it done. I cut mine off if I can reach them. I have more “barnacles” (some sort of keratosis??) than skin tags. I scape most of them off when I can. I ice them down first, and then dab a little lidocaine cream on them. It helps, but the barnacles do bleed. 😮
All 3 suggested methods, tying, with liquid nitrogen cooled pliers or with a scalpel. All this can be done by anyone at home, it does not require a dermatologist, when it comes to these small skin tags.
My sister used to clip mine off with cuticle scissors. No anesthesia. I was always fine. Years ago I went to a Dermatologist to have a bunch of them removed. After the first few numbing injections I asked him to just take them off without b/c the shots were too much. He was burning the tags off with a little tool. I got through about 20 or so b/f I had to stop. He couldn't believe it. Now that my sister is gone I will have to go to the doctor to have them removed (plus some large ones I always go to the doctor for).
I have a lot of skin tags and keratoses on my skin. I buy a freeze-off wart remover that uses little sponge applicators to place against the wart or skin tag to freeze them. After treating them it takes about a week for them to fall off. I do still go to my dermatologist at least once a year, usually twice, to check all my spots. One thing I have learned is when you go to the doc about spots you want to have removed, insurance will often pay for removal if it is for medical reasons, such as itching and bleeding. Simple removal because you ask for it is considered cosmetic or elective, which insurance does not cover. But medical reasons, like itching and bleeding, is not elective, so insurance will probably cover it. Ask the doctor before they proceed - they will know. And remember, wear sun screen!
I’ve researched this and I have tried using iodine. Oral iodine seems to work best with me as well as decreasing sugar intake. No tags since I’ve done this. 😃👍🏻
But, Dr. Maxfield, public libraries are crucial lifelines to the communities they serve. If you haven't been to one lately, I encourage you to check it out (pun, yes, of course): in my rural community, we offer Internet access (at the library and at home with mobile WiFi devices), technology training, streaming content, early literacy programs, at-home COVID test kits and PPE, digital newspaper subscriptions, live homework help for students K-12, live benefits counseling for veterans, live career coaching ... and tons more. One of our most important roles is as an access point for critical community services including suicide prevention, substance use prevention and treatment, food and housing insecurity, support for seniors-- you get the idea. We work hard to know our patrons, and to form the library around their needs. We call to make sure they're okay when we haven't seen them in a while. We help them apply for jobs (most employers now require online applications, even though many of the low-wage earners they hire lack basic computer skills). We are a lifeline for many, from the home bound patrons whom we know only through phone contact, to the struggling teens who need support. We celebrate every child who walks into our branch, we greet every lonely individual by name. I cannot imagine the community without its public library.
Yep. I just cut them off with manicure scissors! No anesthesia, just a quick snip, a little sting. Make sure everything is extremely clean. Of course you shouldn’t do this, but I do!
Thanx guys... I'm new to this channel and I'm a victim of skin tags too... I always planned on cutting them myself... But now I just got that confidence since I've watched this. This helped a lot... Thanx a lot👊
I watched this video some time ago and got the courage to do the removal using a thread. The first thread wasn't tight enough, so it didn't work. I realized that the first time, the thread loosened when I was making the knot, so I put another thread around the base of the skin tag. Once around, tighten, second time around, tighten again, third time, make the knot. That way, it cannot loosen too much when you're tying the knot. That worked. First couple of days, the skin tag got swollen and became pale pink, then over the next days, it started to get darker. Today, it was dark purple and hanging loose, so I just twisted it around a few times and it fell off. All that's left is a slightly raised skin that's a bit redder than the surrounding skin, but that should heal soon. The process was almost painless, but tightening the thread pinched a bit. Didn't feel a thing when removing the dead skin tag.
Great info as usual, thank you both so much. I do want to let Dr. Maxfield know I go to my local library regularly. It is an excellent resource and asset to the community! 🤓
All the doctors I’ve been too get super offended and treated me really bad for asking for skin tag removal, I haven’t found a doctor since to help with this
I've had them removed. My dermatologist cuts them off. It was $200 for up to 6 skin tags but she actually took off a few more for free. Loved it!! Going back soon.
I’ve had skin tags removed from my face, arm pits, neck, etc. my derm either cuts them or cauterizes them depending on location. $200/ 20. A little painful afterwards. I apply aquaphor until the scab falls off.
I removed skin tags around my neck and shoulders myself. I rub it back and forth for about 10 minutes or until it gets sore. I repeat the next night. It usually falls off when rubbing it the third night. I removed about a dozen using this technique: no blood; no scar; almost painless. It works best if the tags are taller than wider.
I have a skin tag that was burned with liquid nitrogen at my Dermatologist’s office two weeks ago and it has dried out, but still there. Does this mean there wasn’t enough nitrogen to remove it? Thank you for the video and I found it interesting and educational about the metabolic part.
I agree with one thing he said. I am a 62 yo female and 2:39 I changed my diet and went from 190 to 140 lbs to be metabolically healthly. Since I lost the weight, I no longer get them at all.
I had a few on my neck in different areas. I pinched each skin tag between my thumb & index fingernails, squeezed as hard as possible & pulled. None of them ever grew back.
I had a few skin tags removed, including one on my eyelid, here in England. It cost me absolutely nothing as we have the National Health Service. It might not be perfect, but I'm very glad we have it.
It seems like after I tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020 skin tags started popping up everywhere on my body. I really am considering having them looked at and removed after watching this video.
What i really want to hear is how to force insurance to pay for things. Because everyone equally deserves aesthetic, affirming treatments, regardless of the money they have. Like, for example, if you damage a skin tag, would it then be determined a “medical issue” and therefore be covered by insurance?
That explains why they are along the under bra line. I’ve had them since my 20’s - not overweight but a former dancer and athletic so I’m thinking friction. Mine usually just get cut off but they never used lidocaine.
Everyone in my family has skin tags and I started to get a few of them in my late 20’s early 30’s. I used to see them on both Grandparents… my Mom and my younger sister…. When I changed my diet and lifestyle and cut out a majority of processed food and sugar they fell off!!!! I absolutely believe they are related to insulin resistance in most people! I saw it with my own eyes! Just disappeared and fell off the healthier I got!❤️❤️❤️
@@KFontLab This is the kicker. The last couple of months I started HRT and I think it made me have cravings like pms when I was younger. Needless to say I started eating sugar and cheat snack’s every day! I kid you not, I just noticed I’m getting baby skin tags developing on my neck! I think people need to realize our bodies naturally want to be healthy. I think this is a physical sign/symptom the body is trying to let us know something isn’t right. People just think it’s aging or an aesthetic annoyance but it’s not. Like arthritis, aching joints - it’s all inflammation. This always pops up for me when I eat foods I’m not supposed to!!!
I know a doctor who has invented a liquid that destroys skin tags and many other skin problems (even early skin cancers). But he has had so many problems with the patent, that it's still not commercialized. He has however treated thousands of people (me included). Honestly, once he gets his patent, skin cancers will be a thing of the past
I’ve had a few skin tags and just cut them off with cuticle scissors or wart freezing device that you can buy over the counter. Those both have worked fine and they never come back. Quick and easy.
I’m a breast cancer survivor of 13 years and I have gotten so many skin tags over the years, can you explain why I have them now? I have asked my doctors and no answers. Thank you so much
My grandmother had neurofibromatosis Type II. If you have multiple lesions that seem to spread across your skin, following your nerve endings (especially on your hands), you should definitely get them checked out. There are research studies that may be able to help, even if you don't have health insurance.
I was asking my GP about them and she said "I usually just get some cuticle scissors and cut them off". I had 2 on my neck that she offered to cut off for no charge. It worked great but it did take 3 or 4 days to stop bleeding.
I had a few clusters from childhood that drs said was just a moles/birthmarks that suddenly became bigger and with smaller skin tags growing in between. Was concerned/anxious and finally asked for a biopsy and got them removed. The person I went to took 4 visits before they did and was painful and deep. I would never have done it myself...
As a RN of 40 years, times have changed. Docs used to remove skin tags as part of routine care and and consultation. A few snips and no insurance involved. Insurance covered the office visit. Sad how monetary some simple procedures have become. 😢
One dermatologist charged me about 200 just to have a spot checked and here it was a pimple she cleaned out. I have a skin tag on my face and with limited insurance dermatologists won't take what I have. And I live with this thing on my face.
For profit healthcare just evil plain and simple.
@@AuroraRose_Andromeda$200 😳😳😳
I mentioned to my gynecologist that a skin tag on my groin was bothering me because it was being chafed by my underwear. She said "I can take care of that... " and went to get some liquid nitrogen. She froze it, slapped on a bandaid, and I left. Fast forward a month and I get a bill from her office. Instead of a $0 annual wellness visit I was charged FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for an "outpatient surgical procedure"...
That's exactly how mine was removed in the 90s
I’ve had skin tags pop up in different places around my neck and shoulders for years and I’ve always had success using ice pack to numb them, then use new sanitized nail clippers to clip them at the base and clean the wound and apply pressure to stop the bleeding, then Neosporin and bandaid and they never leave scars or reappear. Works for me for many years.
I bought a pair of toenail clippers that I only use for that purpose. I soak the end in alcohol and snip snip. I’ve probably removed 12-15 over the years. I lost count.
I’m about to go do this right now. The cost of getting them removed is completely ridiculous. TBH I’d rather accidentally cut off a mole than pay $800 for this.
I'll try that! Thx
Thx for the tip. Don't do it on ur tit!
@@soldat2501how big were the skin tags you removed? Mine is pretty big and I’m scared to do this bc I think it’ll hurt
I cleaned fingernail clippers and cut mine off. No pain a little blood and took two seconds. Highly recommend!
I have like 40 of them on my body, i can't imagine about cutting all of that with a clippers ;😢😅
Yeah I did the same thing I’m so glad I took them out
Same. I clean the clippers with rubbing alcohol. Hold an ice cube to the tag for a bit then get to clipping. Then put some neosporin on it after bleeding stops.
Thank you for this great info. I went to a dermatologist several years ago and he told me every thing that I had and did NOTHING! He said, 'sorry but I wont remove them". Didnt even offer to remove it for a price! Just charged me and my insurance for NOTHING! Now I know what to say and ask. All these years and I wondered what dermatologists actually did?!
Dr Maxfield! I'm a librarian, and I am here to tell you people absolutely use the library! I know you were probably kidding, but sheesh!
I love going to my local library even though I can access things online. Nothing like walking into a building full of amazing books & meeting wonderful staff who are enthusiastic to help. Thanks to you @Connie-iy9xl for your hardwork. You and your fellow librarians are amazing!!
Yes and if people don't know, not only can you borrow physical books, videos, etc., you can also borrow digital books and audiobooks books from home after getting your library card and setting up your account!
I’m standing near a large stack of check outs that includes books, movies and video games. My library even allows you to check out passes to a local botanical garden. Lots of great stuff at the library!
Libraries are the worst, just ask Ron Swanson
I went there, the homeless hang out there all day and use the restrooms all day. Yes, libraries are used. In small towns, they’re used by lots of people
OMG that was so simple , this is the first time I have seen a doctor literally getting treated on video from the same issue I have been suffering from . I have a similar skin tag at the same exact location like Dr. Shah and I came searching to get rid of the same. Thankyou for showing us how it's done and sharing your knowledge on the same . Again Thanks a ton from India . 👍
My dad would always pinch them with his finger nails to kill the root and they would fall off. I have to say I don’t know what I did but when I lost 50+lbs and started taking care of my skin the skin tags on my neck just disappeared. I don’t know but I am glad.
I do the same thing pinch they go hard and fall off.
@@robertwalker841 how long do you pinch it?
When you lost the weight, your chloresral levels went down preventing more skin tags from forming. It’s all diet !
You probably are or were diabetic!
@@williamsheehan260cholesterol is not the issue ,are you ever out dated. I can't even make a comment!
Finally!! Searched for years for "to the point" and accurate information with simple honest instructions! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
One time I went to a dermotologist at a research hospital where I worked as a consultant. I asked ahead of time how much it was going to cost total with all procedures and anything else they had to add to get 20-25 tags removed and was quoted $150. The following weeks, I went in to get them done (I made an appointment bc I was only there every few weeks for work). The derm came in, chatted with me for a few minutes and said she had to leave for a meeting. I asked her what about my tags and she said she was unaware that that's what I came in for. Since I was not about to leave, she realized she had to do them. A few weeks later, I got a bill from the hospital for $800+!!! This made me angry again after the visit with the derm and went in to contest the bill. After explaining to the derm that it was an error (she said what did I expect, it was a teaching hospital), I went to their billing department and complained there about everything and that I was not going to pay more than the $150 I was quoted by the derm dept. Luckily, after explaining everything to the billing dept, they relented and charged me $225. It was a disgusting experience and now I do them myself. And, I filed a formal complaint to the hospital explaining everything. Several months later, they reimbursed me 100% and stated that they were retraining their staff.
How did you treat them yourself?
@@JLuvBug2 I have a ritual, but probably not a good idea to write it here.
I don't know which hospital you are talking about, but it sounds like Johns Hopkins to me. I have had similar experiences there.
@@nrivera4380 Does the ritual involve a full moon and chanting?
You did absolutely the right thing appealing it in the various hospital appeals avenues. I am so delighted that you later got the $225 refunded and learned they are going to train their staff differently.
Love that you showed a real procedure. Your channel is so awesome
I once felt what I thought was a skin tag in the shower. It was in a hard to see area. After two weeks I finally got a mirror and found out it was a tick. Lesson learned.
Holy cow! Was the tick experience painful?
Did you check it for Lyme disease? Ticks often carry many diseases with them that they transfer to you in the bite.
Two weeks??
God damn
My wife and I go regularly to a great dermatologist to get stuff checked and removed. As seniors it is wise to just put this into the annual budget as a maintenance item like car maintenance.
With routine skin tags, we snip them off at home. A little alcohol and a pair of curved surgical scissors and they are gone. No pain other than a little dab of alcohol.
this is exactly what my derm 'taught' me to do. She explained that if she did a procedure it would be $200 but if she 'taught' me how to care for it myself, it was free.
Im a vascular ultrasound tech and we treat spider veins. Have you guys done a video talking about spider/varicose veins? I feel like the vein space should be talked about more and a lot of people should know it’s treatable and super easy
This would be so helpful! I’m 29, 30 in July.. and I’ve been working on my feet since I was about 14-15…. And my legs had “barely” visible spider veins (unless you were close up) but now I can see them without having to hold my skin taute… and I don’t have any children yet 😢
@@RivasMichelle check out a vein specialist near you that does Cosmetic Sclerotherapy! Its super easy and practically painless
I'm doubting between laser and asclera injections for spiders. I'm a bit scared of scars (and the pain). I already hate intradermal injections and this doesn't sound appealing either. Also, esp not on my ankles. And some people say laser is more painful. Ofc i want the most efficient option, with the least amount of pain and not lots of things that can go wrong. Also a problem is: I love my scalding hot baths in winter, not really a good thing for those veins. And compression stiockings look like a hassle after treatment. So mabybe I'l just reort to tanning lotion or something to try to cover them up.
Do you know if treatment is typically covered by insurance?
@@chai_lattes Cosmetic Sclerotherapy for spider veins is not but varicose veins are considered a medical reason such as symptoms those are covered by most insurances
So glad I found this - saw my dermatologist for routine skin check and let her know these are a concern for me with my upcoming wedding and got an appt and pricing to have them removed 🙌🏼 Thank you docs!
Thank you Doctors for mentioning the insurance factor and how medical insurance does not cover skin tags.
This bothers me. Seems like it should me part of visit.
They wanted litl over 100 to rid 2 this hosp is a rip off
You guys are the BEST presenting doctors I’ve ever seen. The intro covered I ever wondered about causes, the cautionary bit at the front was reasonable and informative (and interesting), you blew through the worthless home remedies quickly, and got down to treatment - addressing cost concerns.
I’ve snipped them with sharp scissors, but have some on my eyelids that I won’t do myself.
Thanks for this!
I love that you two were real about the cost. Feeling prepared financially is empowering to make better decisions. Like just walking in and hearing a price tag can be off putting and frustrating.
I have heard $1,000 so I am going to try another office. I had it done many years ago and all they did was snip them off with a small scissor and I paid $150. Now they want almost 8x as much under the new doctor. I will look for another office.
@@mocheen4837 I actually found some derma offices offer specials on GroupOn and is was as low as $30 per tag. Definitely research the office and technician but that could be a way to keep costs low.
from your video i learned that i should clean the area with alcohol first, then after snipping it off (i used nail clippers, it was on my bicep), applied vaseline and a bandaid. Thanks a bunch. you are intelligent and good students of your field. may you live to be a thousand.
I just visited my dermatologist today to have another skin tag & a few “barnacles” removed. The 1st time I had skin tag removal they were zapped & fell off with in a few days, today the remaining skin tag & a few barnacle growths were frozen. No matter the procedure they had to go & I am happy once again. 😊
You can DIY skin tag removal if they're small. Nail clippers (straight edge) and hand sanitiser get the job done. You can also prevent them from returning but cutting carb intake - I find grains to be bland and a waste of stomach space and sugar to be unhealthy. So I only get meat, veg and fruit.
Mine went away with carnivore diet
This was incredibly informative. I learned something new today. Metabolic conditions and skin tags are related. It makes so much sense! Thank you for all you do. It is much appreciated 💜
I use a mole remover and it works great. I can’t even see where they used to be. I sanitize, numb and zap. No blood, no pain.
Mole remover? Now I must get one.
I have been detagged three times, my neck, my armpit areas/sides where it rubs and eyelid (for this one my Doc sent me to a dermotologist due to thin and sensitive skin around the eyes) total with insurance was about 250.00. the armpits were due to pain when showering with a loofa or putting on or removing my undershirts, eye and neck were strictly vanity 😁😁 but overall all were worth it, I just had a mole below my left eye removed which was sent for testing and benign, that one was 75.00, I'm happy I had them all removed though. I'm happy to report no new growth or regrowth, all the tags were frozen and no scarring occurred, always seek medical and professional attention for them.
I’m Mexican and we were brought up tying a long hair around the base of skin tags. Dental floss is too thick , get them before they get that big! They will dry up and fall off in a couple days.
I always use my hair to tie them as well and it works
will they come back though?
We do this as well in the Philippines and it works like magic.
@@mikorin13 not usually in the same spot but sometimes. Same as if you get them removed in other ways. Depends on if you’re prone to them or insulin resistant.
I'm not going to lie: last year I went to a dermatologist and she removed like 70+ skin tags from my neck and face, all with anesthesia and laser removal... Yeah, it was hard because I'm such a coward with medical procedures, but it definitely was SO WORTH IT.
Is it considered cosmetic? Does the insurance cover?
@@KrishS0918 I think it's a cometic procedure. I'm from Colombia and here the health insurance doesn't cover those types of procedures.
Was the laser painful? I’ve been avoiding this for years because I hate the idea of having someone poke and cut my neck. It seems so personal and sensitive.
@@jwinsor Yeah the laser hurts a little, like you feel it when it burns during the light emission, but it's tolerable. You should do it, the change is awesome. I'm taking my mom this Friday to the dermatologist to remove her skin tags.
Skin tags are the bane of my existence! I've had at least 80 removed by my Dr with just sharp scissors, no pain blocking. All the extra you had done was probably more painful than the scissor snip. I've had 2 sessions with a Dr but now I just do it myself as long as the base is small. The reason for that is that if the base is wide it can bleed a bit and a Dr has a little pen like thing that will stop it. I clean the area thoroughly with alcohol, as well as my scissors, then just start snipping. Piece of cake!
I actually bought the small elastic device off of Temu for $1.73. Worked great for me. I’ve done 3 so far. Medicaid wouldn’t cover this and single parents with disabled kiddos can’t afford it. So this was just to try. And I’m pleased. 1 in my bra area and 2 on my neck. No others are big enough yet. Cleaned area with alcohol and applied the elastic. 2-3 days they were gone. Again cleaned with alcohol. Can’t even see the spot.
Link to the item on temu, or exact description?
Yeah that sounds good
@@karezaalonso7110 what is the link or what do I search for
Dad had mentioned sometimes it might not be a good idea to where maybe the area might be cancerous
I'm sorry you have a hard life
I was fortunate enough to find you two when you were just starting out with your channel. I've learned so many things about skin care, and the best part of the entire experience is that you're very entertaining and enthusiastic about teaching the masses.
Young men such as yourselves are an inspiration for all the up and coming physicians. ❤
I'm 57, so I can get away with calling you both young men 😉
I had one on my neck and a dermatologist removed it. I asked him how to prevent them and he said "don't gain weight ". Since then, I have found if I remove most of the sugar from my diet, they disappear.
Yes! I removed all processed sugar from my diet and limit naturally occurring sugar from my diet and the little skin tag i had disappeared!
he sounds awful
When you say they disappeared did they fall off natural?
That was a dumb statement. I go to gym 4-6 days a week. I’m not gaining weight, yet I have a skin tag under my arm.
@@classicredwine It wasn't even that they fell off, more like the skin reabsorbed them. Disappeared
I have always gotten skin tags as an athlete. What works great for me is using a mole-removing pen to zap the base and apply essential oil (tea tree or Sunbreeze) until it falls off. On the eyelids, Skin Cell Pro is great because it's non-toxic and pain-free. My daily regimen includes organic castor oil applied to my face and neck because it has helped reduce the frequency of skin tags and other growths.
Funny! I just removed a very small skin tag last night. It was bugging the heck out of me. I just used topical numbing cream, very sharp small scissors and alcohol to sanitize everything (including the scissors). There was a tiny spot of blood and it hurt a teeny bit but I got the job done! 🎉🎉🎉
How have I never thought to use a numbing cream first?! You are brilliant! May I ask which numbing cream please? Thank you!
I also am curious as to which cream you used to numb the area? And how well did it actually numb it?
Same question
omg! i could never do that to myself! i would ask my mom😂
I’ve used lidocaine before
Had one removed, it wasn't a skin tag, but looked similar to a mole (though they said it wasn't. Can't remember the actual name of it). I was going to DYI the removal, looking up all the how too's online. Decided on just taking a razor blade to it, until that tiny voice of reason piped up and reminded me I wasn't a broke neglected kid anymore under the authority of my neglectful parents, and I really didn't need to attempt surgery on myself anymore (still have the scar from the stitches I gave myself). I went to the dermatologist, removal cost $125, biopsy $175. No insurance coverage, but I'm thankfully in a position where I can afford that expense. So glad I didn't take a razor blade to my back!
How were you going to reach your back in the first place?
I too have done “surgery” on myself.
Sweet. One thing a sensory disorder is good for--nixing tight, rubbing clothing and accessories make for less skin tags. 👍
I was prediabetic and had many symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Sixteen months ago I changed my way of eating to the Carnivore diet. Over these months ALL my numerous skin tags have fallen off. Additionally, I have a list of 26 things that have improved while eating only animal products, predominantly beef and beef tallow. I'll never go back to eating those pesky plants. I'm 75 and am now in excellent health with no diagnosis, take no pills, and have excellent energy and mental clarity. I love this way of eating!
Panamafre0 - Thats an amazing achievement. I would like to know if a meat does have its benefits and complication as in many peoples and by the way i was a nurse for a bit. I ve seen many diets which/what can do to peoples mind , body, & soul in but its hard to explain to the patients especially when someone was brought up on a pure vege diet like me but lately i ve taken on FISH, SCALLOPS, MUSSELS, CHILLI CRABS plus which is great. Lets not forget that we as any known living beings for billions of yesrs have been consuming each and everything on this planet. Due to all changes over 100k yrs plus, all so called cultural ideologies takes place. We as humans have amnesia as to how we came here. FOOD is just a hint of NOT just human journey on this earth, all our friend in our gslaxy & way beyond. There are no rules of survival when you have to survive on these ANCIENT PLANET. Enjoy
My brother went vegan and gave us the whole long speech about why we shouldn't eat meat so my daughter and I went vegan as well. Within a few years all of us... my brother his wife, me and my daughter all developed autoimmune disease. Now we're all forced to eat carnivore/keto whether we like it or not. Definitely don't recommend the plant diet. The amount of chemicals used is enough to destroy you
You are now doing meat diet only? Specially which meat? And what type of carbs?@@StompMom5
Same here. Except I went Keto and they disappeared. 👍
I had a skin tag for years that was on the side of my nose where my glasses sit, so not only did it grow and make me self conscious to have my glasses off, it was also red and irritated. Had i tied off multiple times by the doctor but it kept growing back. Eventually had to have a surgical shave where they nummed my face and took a light scalpel to it before cauterising it. Got my favourite ever health leaflet afterwards called "Caring for your wound". Never had a problem in that place since! Thankfully in the UK I didn't need to pay for it.
Jealous from the US
@@evilsharkey8954We could learn so much from them, like this and how to have women who are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant have the healthiest babies and Mom's, wouldn't that make so much more sense than banning women's health?
I just got mine off with a pair of nail clippers, a few nights ago I went at it with those tiny pedicure scissors and failed and found out some of them have nerve endings. I am a testament to human determination
Thank you for being clear and honest about skintags. I tried TH-camr Dr Bergs hoax of getting rid of skintags vid iodine and garlic, it gave me permanent, very dark, discoloration on the skin around the tags. And the skintags did not go anywhere. It is just ridiculous what some youtubers will do to for getting views and money.
Iodine on mine works for me!
Thanks for the advice. I just saw this video and decided to cut off a tag around my armpit area which has been there many years. I used nail cutters. It worked well.
I must be sensitive to pain it hurts when I pinch
Love you guys thank you for all the helpful videos and even demonstrating how it gets done!!! As an esthetician I send all my clients to your videos for better explanation. THANK YOU x1000
I had one on my neck when I was young. My mom tied it off with a strand of hair, and it fell off after a week or so. Most of those things you showed that "could be mistaken for skin tags" looked completely different to an observant eye. But I can appreciate the urge for caution - no one wants to be the one in a who gets it wrong.
Haha my grandma taught me this!! It worked
I use fishing wire. Hurts for about a day, but they fall off with no scar.
My mom has told me this bit of advice before
My grandma removed mine the same way and indeed no scar and not painful
I really appreciate how much information you guys put out there for free. I wish I had been aware of skincare routines when I was younger. It just didn’t seem like something “guys” did.
Thanks for clearing the air about SO MANY SUBLECTS! I'm a skin tag factory, so I have a much better insight as to how to treat (or not treat) them. Thanks again
Bravo! Its refreshing to hear a Dr say - high carb diets, (high insulin) causes skin tags. Cutting carbs is key in reducing tags! Many on a carnivore diet have found their skin tags diminishing.
I had roughly 30 skin tags and I removed them with bands of silicon. Took about 2 months to get rid of them all but, I oiled up and didn't scar at all. I am an insulin dependant diabetic due to meds for incurable stage 4 lung disease (8 years of constant steroids) None have come back. I thought very carefully before doing this procedure and as I'm on constant antibiotics I knew my risks would be very low for infections. I researched thrombolising the tags and got the bands tight upto to normal skin - All 30 dropped off naturally and without any scarring or damage to surrounding skin.
My dad was an MD. He used to tie off my mom's skin tags with a piece of hair. I did this as well when I had a bunch on my chest during a pregnancy. Easy peasy...
Adding... all these skin tags were very small. No way would I tie off something bigger than a grain of rice.
I did with thread it worked but I’ll try castor oil
I have NF so thank you for making that your first mention of what a skin tag could be mistaken for. Not that many people know what Neurofibromatosis is or what is does to the people who have it.
You guys are incredible! Thank you for all the information you provide - it is much appreciated!
Tea tree oil on a bandage, change twice a day for 3 days... no more skin tag. Worked for the one I had.
I heard about this, but does it really work? I was wondering if I should try this. Clipping them myself does not seem like a good idea.
@@godschosen414 don't want to clip they have a little blood vessel inside. Looks liek a thread once the tag starts to die from the tea tree oil. Just let the oil do it's thing and it should fall off in less than a day at that stage.
Once I had some skin tags removed from my neck and it was the most painful experience in my life. It was a dermatologist who did the procedure and she used like a pencil with a very hot tip. No anestesia, no recomendations after the procedure.
After the awful experience, every time I have a medical consultation I prepare a list of questions about my issue and ensure the doctor is not just interested on the cost and the money he is going to earn...
List of questions please?
Same here. And they are still here!! 😮
I used nail clippers on the one that I had. Worked great, didn't really hurt, was super quick and easy.
Is that all u used?....did you sanitized the clippers?
@@josephmgomez3921 Yeah, in alcohol and I cleaned the area really well before I snipped it.
I’ve had them removed with a laser at a med clinic in the Philippines. They called them moles and zapped them from my neck (along with my dark spots on my face). I stopped wearing turtlenecks after that and they haven’t been as prevalent.
Cool watching you get yours removed. Thank you for showing how it’s done.
turtleneck why ?
@@komatsusakuraTo cover the skin tags they had before removal.
@@elizabethm7163 i thought what happen that turtleneck was the main cause of skin tags 😅
How much did it cost?
Here in Belize Central America we still use the library. It is true and clear researched and best information.
We still use libraries in the US as well. Library usage is going up.
Here in England we have free healthcare
I use either a nylon string and tie them off or salicylic acid. They both work very well.
2:45 As a librarian, I can assure you people are still using the library. The research shows that about 50% of the U.S. population uses public library resources each year (in-person or online).
As a malignant melanoma survivor, I’ve become much more aware of the variety of things on my skin. I have 3 month checkups and am going to ask my dermatologist about removing my skin tags just to give me a little more peace of mind. As for other topics, I searched for any videos you might have on hidradenitis suppurativa but didn’t see any. My sister has suffered with hs for at least 20 years so I would love to hear your thoughts about it.
My mom passed of that last year. 😔 Eventually, she had cancer everywhere
@@anezkaburesova7855 I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔 Melanoma is definitely a very serious and sometimes very aggressive type of cancer that more people should understand and make a lot more effort to prevent.
Be aware that It costs a fortune for the dermatologist to remove skin tags. It is NOT covered by insurance.
Why would you tell someone about someone passing away? That's terrible.
I have HS and the only thing that has helped consistently is not eating wheat
I think an issue for a lot of people is they can afford the doctors visit if they don't have insurance, but they can not afford the pathology costs.
I have about a dozen skin tags that I would like removed. The biggest issue I face is getting a dermatologic appointment. Last time, I had to wait 8 months to be seen! And that was for something that was considered suspicious for skin cancer. The lack of doctor availability is really out of control.
Same here, 4 month wait for me.
Yep. My mom's doctor referred her to a derm at UCLA for a boil issue she is having. They can't see her until 2024. 🙄
@@sfuterfas 😮🫨😲
Ohh in india. We take appointment for evening in morning quick medical check up and treatment it's not free but we don't have to wait for long
@@sfuterfasBoils are dangerous. A Bacteria glob, I know what I would do.
The rubber band thing worked for me. It was not instant I had to wait a week then it fell off. pedunculated, thanks!
Great video, and very informative. In the past I've had a few skin tags. I originally tried using the caustic solutions which were just very irritating and didn't work well enough for me. The ones after that I simply prepared the area with alcohol, used plenty of gauze, and then used a very sharp sterilized cuticle scissor or a scalpel (i.e. hobby knife). The only concern was bleeding, which I used a cold compress and then gauze and tape until it healed enough. It was not very painful, but it did bleed. I'm glad I was on the right track! :)
Thanks immensely for the DIY treatment prescriptions. I will surely try the apple cider vinegar as a cleanser, i may get it diluted with rose water, soaked in cottonwool and dab it all over the skin tags. Hopefully, it will prevent more tags from growing..
I have a friend who wanted hers removed and she was told it would cost $100 per skin tag, and she had a lot. Needless to say, she didn’t get it done. I cut mine off if I can reach them. I have more “barnacles” (some sort of keratosis??) than skin tags. I scape most of them off when I can. I ice them down first, and then dab a little lidocaine cream on them. It helps, but the barnacles do bleed. 😮
All 3 suggested methods, tying, with liquid nitrogen cooled pliers or with a scalpel. All this can be done by anyone at home, it does not require a dermatologist, when it comes to these small skin tags.
My sister used to clip mine off with cuticle scissors. No anesthesia. I was always fine. Years ago I went to a Dermatologist to have a bunch of them removed. After the first few numbing injections I asked him to just take them off without b/c the shots were too much. He was burning the tags off with a little tool. I got through about 20 or so b/f I had to stop. He couldn't believe it. Now that my sister is gone I will have to go to the doctor to have them removed (plus some large ones I always go to the doctor for).
Agree, I just cut them off with sharp scissors
😂😂😂 my dad has used nail clippers in the past! He cleans them first of course. I don’t think he’d do it now that he’s elderly.
Omg I'm gonna try this!
@@20thcenturyrelichow much did that hurt??? I want to do that but I’m scared lol
@@20thcenturyrelic careful as in...clean clippers, use lidocaine, cover with bandaid and Vaseline? Cuz that's what I was thinking 🤔
Clear cut off skin tag - clean, quick and professional. I will save up and get it done this way. Thank you.
Can you talk about skin texture changes? What causes it, can you prevent/treat it, when is it a cause for concern?
I have a lot of skin tags and keratoses on my skin. I buy a freeze-off wart remover that uses little sponge applicators to place against the wart or skin tag to freeze them. After treating them it takes about a week for them to fall off. I do still go to my dermatologist at least once a year, usually twice, to check all my spots. One thing I have learned is when you go to the doc about spots you want to have removed, insurance will often pay for removal if it is for medical reasons, such as itching and bleeding. Simple removal because you ask for it is considered cosmetic or elective, which insurance does not cover. But medical reasons, like itching and bleeding, is not elective, so insurance will probably cover it. Ask the doctor before they proceed - they will know. And remember, wear sun screen!
Does freezing them hurt? I am the biggest wimp and get squeamish just thinking about them for too long 🥴
I’ve researched this and I have tried using iodine. Oral iodine seems to work best with me as well as decreasing sugar intake. No tags since I’ve done this. 😃👍🏻
Anyone living in a developed country gets more than enough dietary iodine.
Only if they are using iodized salt
Apply Castor Oil to tags. Mine disappeared after 3 treatments.
I use it all the time regularly but it doesn't work for me. Been using it for months it just doesn't work.
But, Dr. Maxfield, public libraries are crucial lifelines to the communities they serve. If you haven't been to one lately, I encourage you to check it out (pun, yes, of course): in my rural community, we offer Internet access (at the library and at home with mobile WiFi devices), technology training, streaming content, early literacy programs, at-home COVID test kits and PPE, digital newspaper subscriptions, live homework help for students K-12, live benefits counseling for veterans, live career coaching ... and tons more. One of our most important roles is as an access point for critical community services including suicide prevention, substance use prevention and treatment, food and housing insecurity, support for seniors-- you get the idea. We work hard to know our patrons, and to form the library around their needs. We call to make sure they're okay when we haven't seen them in a while. We help them apply for jobs (most employers now require online applications, even though many of the low-wage earners they hire lack basic computer skills). We are a lifeline for many, from the home bound patrons whom we know only through phone contact, to the struggling teens who need support. We celebrate every child who walks into our branch, we greet every lonely individual by name. I cannot imagine the community without its public library.
Dr. Maxfield's smile is everything ❤
and the other doctor's eyes!
@@elizabethforsyth3054 The dream team!
I accidentally removed a whole bunch of them with my electric shaver. It was surprisingly painless.
Omg I knew I should have went straight to sleep instead of opening TH-cam 😱
@@jemmrich 🤣
Yep. I just cut them off with manicure scissors! No anesthesia, just a quick snip, a little sting. Make sure everything is extremely clean. Of course you shouldn’t do this, but I do!
Doesn't it bleed? I've thought about doing this but I have a couple that I think would hurt a bit and bleed. 😊
@@dannettec4261
get a styptic pencil, and have it set and ready to dab on the spot.
Thanx guys... I'm new to this channel and I'm a victim of skin tags too... I always planned on cutting them myself... But now I just got that confidence since I've watched this. This helped a lot... Thanx a lot👊
I watched this video some time ago and got the courage to do the removal using a thread. The first thread wasn't tight enough, so it didn't work. I realized that the first time, the thread loosened when I was making the knot, so I put another thread around the base of the skin tag. Once around, tighten, second time around, tighten again, third time, make the knot. That way, it cannot loosen too much when you're tying the knot. That worked. First couple of days, the skin tag got swollen and became pale pink, then over the next days, it started to get darker. Today, it was dark purple and hanging loose, so I just twisted it around a few times and it fell off. All that's left is a slightly raised skin that's a bit redder than the surrounding skin, but that should heal soon. The process was almost painless, but tightening the thread pinched a bit. Didn't feel a thing when removing the dead skin tag.
Great info as usual, thank you both so much. I do want to let Dr. Maxfield know I go to my local library regularly. It is an excellent resource and asset to the community! 🤓
I like to go to my local library as well!! 😂
All the doctors I’ve been too get super offended and treated me really bad for asking for skin tag removal, I haven’t found a doctor since to help with this
Try apple cider vinegar. Search on TH-cam it works!
I've had them removed. My dermatologist cuts them off. It was $200 for up to 6 skin tags but she actually took off a few more for free. Loved it!! Going back soon.
In Germany I got them removed and it was 5€ per skin tag. It was around 10 years ago, so it may be 10€ now.
You used to get them removed for free as part of your regular doctor's visit...
@@drstefankrank Its 25€ per skin tag now
@@shareb1t Could be. Maybe our little town doctors aren't that expensive compared to a dermatologist in a bigger city.
My dermatologist charges $50 for the 1st one and $10 for each additional one.
I used wart remover, and it worked really well, $4.99 at Dollar General
I’ve had skin tags removed from my face, arm pits, neck, etc. my derm either cuts them or cauterizes them depending on location. $200/ 20. A little painful afterwards. I apply aquaphor until the scab falls off.
I removed skin tags around my neck and shoulders myself. I rub it back and forth for about 10 minutes or until it gets sore. I repeat the next night. It usually falls off when rubbing it the third night. I removed about a dozen using this technique: no blood; no scar; almost painless. It works best if the tags are taller than wider.
I have a skin tag that was burned with liquid nitrogen at my Dermatologist’s office two weeks ago and it has dried out, but still there. Does this mean there wasn’t enough nitrogen to remove it? Thank you for the video and I found it interesting and educational about the metabolic part.
It may still fall off. I had some that did not dry up and fall off and I requested a complimentary redo.
If it has dried out, it will likely fall off. Give it 4-6 weeks before you go back to the doctor.
I agree with one thing he said. I am a 62 yo female and 2:39 I changed my diet and went from 190 to 140 lbs to be metabolically healthly. Since I lost the weight, I no longer get them at all.
I had a few on my neck in different areas. I pinched each skin tag between my thumb & index fingernails, squeezed as hard as possible & pulled. None of them ever grew back.
I find it easier to use a decent tweezers to get a good grip at the base. Then give it a good quick pull, all gone.
😂 I use a clean set of nail clippers and prep everything with alcohol.
I had a few skin tags removed, including one on my eyelid, here in England. It cost me absolutely nothing as we have the National Health Service. It might not be perfect, but I'm very glad we have it.
Not available on the NHS anymore. It's considered cosmetic. Maybe the eyelid one or similar might still be done.
Health care in America S**ks. Repulicans would never vote for a national health care system in this country.
I have one on my eyelid I'd like to remove. How did they remove yours?
It seems like after I tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020 skin tags started popping up everywhere on my body. I really am considering having them looked at and removed after watching this video.
What i really want to hear is how to force insurance to pay for things. Because everyone equally deserves aesthetic, affirming treatments, regardless of the money they have. Like, for example, if you damage a skin tag, would it then be determined a “medical issue” and therefore be covered by insurance?
Come & live in England where it’s all completely free
I’d be nice if you could do one episode on Actinic keratosis. I’ve had so many and need more removed
I just use thread, wife ties a tight knot at the base then I just pull the ends crazy tight till it slices through. Works like a charm.
That explains why they are along the under bra line. I’ve had them since my 20’s - not overweight but a former dancer and athletic so I’m thinking friction. Mine usually just get cut off but they never used lidocaine.
Try using your deoderant stick under there. I do that
Everyone in my family has skin tags and I started to get a few of them in my late 20’s early 30’s. I used to see them on both Grandparents… my Mom and my younger sister…. When I changed my diet and lifestyle and cut out a majority of processed food and sugar they fell off!!!! I absolutely believe they are related to insulin resistance in most people! I saw it with my own eyes! Just disappeared and fell off the healthier I got!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this!
@@KFontLab This is the kicker. The last couple of months I started HRT and I think it made me have cravings like pms when I was younger. Needless to say I started eating sugar and cheat snack’s every day! I kid you not, I just noticed I’m getting baby skin tags developing on my neck!
I think people need to realize our bodies naturally want to be healthy. I think this is a physical sign/symptom the body is trying to let us know something isn’t right. People just think it’s aging or an aesthetic annoyance but it’s not. Like arthritis, aching joints - it’s all inflammation. This always pops up for me when I eat foods I’m not supposed to!!!
I know a doctor who has invented a liquid that destroys skin tags and many other skin problems (even early skin cancers). But he has had so many problems with the patent, that it's still not commercialized. He has however treated thousands of people (me included). Honestly, once he gets his patent, skin cancers will be a thing of the past
I’ve had a few skin tags and just cut them off with cuticle scissors or wart freezing device that you can buy over the counter. Those both have worked fine and they never come back. Quick and easy.
My kids and I go to the library multiple times a week!
I’m a breast cancer survivor of 13 years and I have gotten so many skin tags over the years, can you explain why I have them now? I have asked my doctors and no answers. Thank you so much
Thanks, very informative. Would you guys do a deep dive into moles? How do you get them? Prevention? Treatment?
My grandmother had neurofibromatosis Type II. If you have multiple lesions that seem to spread across your skin, following your nerve endings (especially on your hands), you should definitely get them checked out. There are research studies that may be able to help, even if you don't have health insurance.
I was asking my GP about them and she said "I usually just get some cuticle scissors and cut them off". I had 2 on my neck that she offered to cut off for no charge. It worked great but it did take 3 or 4 days to stop bleeding.
I had a few down there 😅. I cut it myself, lots of blood though 😨, but i put hydrogen peroxide after. It worked. 😁
Nail clippers (disinfect first) work really well
It hurts like hell
My free skin tag remover is a finger nail cutter and Neosporin. Works every time.
I had a few clusters from childhood that drs said was just a moles/birthmarks that suddenly became bigger and with smaller skin tags growing in between. Was concerned/anxious and finally asked for a biopsy and got them removed. The person I went to took 4 visits before they did and was painful and deep. I would never have done it myself...