Why Do You Get Skin Tags?
Ideal beauty in all cultures mainly focuses on radiant and clear-looking skin, yet skin problems are very prevalent. Skin tags are one such skin problem. These are non-cancerous skin growths that look like little flaps of extra skin. While they are harmless, skin tags are often known to affect a person’s self-esteem. Skin tags are common in areas of your body that rub together or against clothing, for example, underarms, neck or under the breast. These small skin growths can develop from one to even a hundred and can occur in different sizes too. If you are worried about your skin health, consult our skin experts.
What exactly are skin tags?
They are small raised bumps on the surface of the skin and can be skin-coloured or brownish. Skin tags often go unnoticed. Although, if they are in a prominent place or scratch against jewelry or when shaving it can be bothersome. In some cases, skin tags stay small and even fall off. However, some can grow as large as a few centimeters, ranging from 1cm to 5cm.
What causes skin tags?
Skin tags are common in both men and women. There is no exact cause but it can be linked to when the body overproduces skin cells and blood vessels become trapped between thicker pieces of skin. They tend to form in skin folds where there is more friction. Skin tags are more likely to develop at an older age. Individuals who are obese or have a family history are more likely to get skin tags. It has also been associated with diabetes, high blood pressure and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Treatment for skin tags
Skin tags are usually removed for cosmetic purposes. Skin tags can also be mistaken for other skin diseases such as moles, warts or skin cancer. Therefore, seek professional help to treat your skin tags. Over-the-counter or home remedies for skin tag removal can lead to uncontrolled bleeding or even risk infection.
There are different surgical methods of removing undesiskin growth:
- Cauterization: With the help of heat, the skin tag is burned off.
- Cryosurgery: Liquid nitrogen is used to remove the skin tag.
- Ligation: The blood supply to the base of the skin tag is cut off
- Excision: The skin tag is cut out with a scalpel
Even after skin tag removal, they can appear again. Therefore, it is first important to identify its underlying cause. Homeopathic treatment is a safe option. It helps to address the root cause of the problem and not just suppress the symptoms. Homeopathy offers an individualized treatment depending on the patient’s case history. Moreover, homeopathy is scientifically proven to benefit people suffering from skin problems. A study published in the National Library of Medicine, states the benefit of homeopathy in treating chronic skin diseases. It also concluded that individualized homeopathic treatment can provoke a good response in patients with skin disease. Homeopathic medicines effectively promote healthy-looking skin and aim to restore your lost confidence. Moreover, the best results are achieved in patients who begin treatment in the early stages of their skin disease.
Skin Treatment at Dr Batra’s®
The homeopathic skin specialist offers a complete solution using the safe and natural medical science of homeopathy. To devise the best skin treatment, expert homeopaths examine the underlying factors. The patient’s physical and psychological well-being are also taken into account. Our skin experts use the latest innovations for accurate analysis and evaluation of the patient’s skin disorder.
After an in-depth consultation, a unique skin treatment is planned out. This incorporates homeopathic medicines for skin tags and lifestyle tips for the complete well-being of the patient. Over the last 35 years, Dr. Batra's® has specialized in treating over 1.4 lakh patients of skin problems successfully. To get an effective, natural and long-lasting solution for all your skin problems, book an appointment with us.
