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How to Use Liquid Bandages to Remove Skin Tags

They may be unsightly, but the good news is that some people have successfully used liquid bandages to remove skin tags. Most people will experience at least one or two skin tags in their lifetime, but others are more prone to them.

While they aren’t harmful to your body in any way, since they are simply an extension of your skin, they can become a nuisance, and even cause embarrassment if you have many of them in prominent areas.

Most people get skin tags, and there is no clear cut reason as to why some people get them more than others. Some studies suggest that people who are overweight tend to get more skin tags than people with a healthy weight range, but while that seems to be a trend, it’s not yet proven. The most commonly accepted theory is that they are caused by skin rubbing against skin, which is why they are found on the neck & under the arms.

Using Liquid Bandages To Remove Skin Tags

Another safe and effective option to try at home is a liquid bandage. It’s one of the easiest ways to remove skin tags yourself, and one of the safest, and most cost-effective, as well. There are practically no risks to using liquid bandages to remove skin tags. Still, going through a step-by-step process to ensure you’re using them correctly can be helpful. After all, you’ll want those tags removed as quickly as possible.

Step-by-Step Removal Guide

  1. Make sure the affected area is completely clean. You don’t want to aggravate the area or irritate your skin in any way, so it’s important that it’s been properly cleaned. You’ll be ‘sealing it in,’ so you don’t want dirt or bacteria to grow underneath the bandage.
  2. Dab the affected area with a cotton ball that’s been soaked in rubbing alcohol. This will not only help to make sure that the skin is completely disinfected, but it will help the liquid bandage to adhere to the skin with a better fit. If you choose to do this, simply dab the skin lightly with the cotton ball, and wait 15-20 minutes for it to air dry. Do not wipe it with a towel, or try to hand dry it.
  3. Once your skin is clean and dry, you can apply the liquid bandage directly over the skin tag. Be sure to use the individual directions from the box, as each application from different brands may be slightly different.
  4. Wait until the bandage is completely dry before touching the skin underneath it. It may take a few weeks, but the liquid bandage will essentially dry out the skin tag, cutting off the oxygen, and therefore ‘killing’ the tag.
  5. After a few weeks, you can remove the liquid bandage. If the skin tag comes off with it, you’re all set. If the skin tag remains, you can repeat the process with the bandage until it’s ready to come off. If you do decide to add another bandage, make sure to repeat the cleaning process.

Because of its ease of use, affordability, and safety, liquid bandages for skin tags are very popular – they can be especially useful if you suffer from multiple skin tags, because they take hardly any time at all to apply, and work quickly. If you’re someone who’s prone to skin tags, it’s a good idea to keep a box of liquid bandages around.

There are two exceptions when it comes to liquid bandages or any way of removing skin tags on your own. If you have skin tags around your eyes, anus, or genital area, it’s never a good idea to use any solution or method of cutting off circulation to remove them. In these cases, it’s best to see a doctor or skin specialist. They’ll know the safest possible procedures to use when it comes to removing the tags effectively.

Removing Skin Tags Safely at Home

Unfortunately, some things happen to our bodies that are just out of our control, and skin tags seem to be one of them. Luckily, they pose zero threat, and are more of a nuisance than anything else, but usually if you only are prone to them and have more than one at a time.

While skin tags rarely get bigger than the size of a fingernail, it’s up to each to decide how they want to deal with skin tags. Some people aren’t bothered by them at all, and some want them removed as quickly as possible. Thankfully, there are several good options available.

Application of Tea Tree Oil

These range from simple and basic, to invasive and somewhat intense. There are simple and safe methods to try, including mixing a solution of tea tree oil and water, soaking a cotton ball in the liquid, and rubbing it on the skin tags several times a day.

Liquid Bandages to Remove Skin Tags

Tie Them Off with String or a Band

Another home option is to tie a piece of dental floss around a skin tag, essentially cutting off the blood flow and circulation until it shrivels and falls off. If that sounds too tricky, take a look at our TagBand review post for additional information.

Methods Doctors Use to Remove Skin Tags

There are multiple medical options for skin tag removal, including actual skin tag ‘surgery,’ in which the doctor will cut them off. Newer and more advanced options also include things like laser skin tag removal, or cryogenics, in which they freeze off skin tags using liquid nitrogen. Once they are frozen, they can be picked off very easily.

If you’re looking for the easiest, and possibly the least invasive option, using liquid bandages to remove skin tags has worked for some people. You may be able to avoid going to the doctor, or incurring additional expenses, by using liquid bandages for skin tag removal. There are alternative tried-and-tested options, such as the TagBand, but it’s worth finding out if this virtually free option could work for you.

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