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Removing skin tags is usually done by cauterizing or burning off the excess skin after the area is numbed with Novocaine. Remove skin tags that are bothersome or uncomfortable with information from a practicing dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Expert: Loretta Ciraldo
Contact: www.drloretta.com
Bio: Dr. Loretta Ciraldo is a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Fla.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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  • i had a skin tag on my armpit once.. i accidentally shaved it off ... aha

  • I'll put it to you this way...Only do this if you are not squimish about blood--how ironic skin tags are dead skin yet retain blood. And, have a friend--whose not squimish about blood--to help.

    You can use Novocaine...Oral Jel (am I saying that right?) works best.

    Otherwise, pay up to $300 in "cosmetic" surgery.

    TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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  • Or if you are too scared to cut it off yourself just use a mix of baking soda and castor oil in a thick paste applied several times a day and it will drop off within about 2 weeks.

    Yeah its more time and hassle but it works and does not require a knife or a dr visit.

  • @maddykimberlyk Did it get infected or anything bad happed to it? I also have a skin tag that turned black, since I keep pulling at it and I need to have it removed ASAP.

  • I had one under my armpit. I just tied a tight knot around the base and after a couple days it turns completely black and i could notice it getting loose and i felt no pain so i just pinched it off.

  • I had skin tags removed today by cutting method without novacane and it did hurt. Next time I'm going with novacane method, albeit the rise of cost.

  • Informative. Thanks

  • @wolfcookieo9. Did the dr. Sholls skin tag remover work? I have them under my arms and want to try it but idk if I will waste my money if it doesnt work.

  • I have one on my chin. o.o

    I wanna get it removed too but I'm scared.

    I doesn't bother me but i don't like it. Dx

  • i got one under my arm its getting larger as i age but im scared about getting it cut heard about the dr scholls freeze off and i think ill try it cause burning off and cutting of sounds bad

  • @ohsnapitbejenna OK...here we go..... Thanks

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