Skin tags

[Drive it fix it repeat]

I have a few skin tags around my armpit, i find them annoying. I have cut them off in the past so I know they can bleed a fair bit but any other reasons not to cut them off with a sterilised razor blade then stick a plaster on them?

[dsl2]

Much easier to order a skin tag remover pen from Amazon about £25, does a great job cauterising them then they turn black & drop off after a few days leaving no scars.

[TVR1]

Home surgery is good.


I tend to use nail clippers.

And no, you won’t pick up Ebola and die.

The satisfaction factor of doing something yourself is worth more.

Edited by TVR1 on Sunday 31st January 16:39

[CaptainSlow]

I just use my finger nails and pull them off.

[Drive it fix it repeat]

CaptainSlow said:

I just use my finger nails and pull them off.

Cheers all. Tried this previously and ended up with tears in my eyes bleeding and suddenly remembering some very colourful language so won’t be repeating that

[Drezza]

GP nipped one off my back for me, was in and out in under 10 mins.

[LordGrover]

A drop of iodine every day until it/they dry up and fall off.
Be careful, stains like buggery.

[Jamescrs]

I have had a few frozen off over the years, the other half is a Nurse and does them for me

[steveo3002]

dsl2 said:

Much easier to order a skin tag remover pen from Amazon about £25, does a great job cauterising them then they turn black & drop off after a few days leaving no scars.

i did this , works a treat , it basically burns them , they die and fall off , slightest bit of discomfort but nothing to complain about

[Drive it fix it repeat]

Cut them off last night, bled a bit as expected but glad to be rid of the little buggers.

[dsl2]

Next time save yourself the pain & blood by buying the skin tag pen!

[the cueball]

I cut mine with nail clippers and put my shaving Alum block straight on.

Stings for a couple of seconds, stops the bleeding..