What Is a Skin Tag

• Also called an acrochordon, a benign soft skin growth with a small stalk (peduncle).

• When skin tags are irritated by clothing/jewellery, they can cause discomfort.

• If they are growing, changing, or causing pain or risk of infection (so that a dermatologist may want to evaluate).

What Happens During a Typical Procedure

1. Consultation/Assessment: Doctor/dermatologist examines the skin tag(s): size, location, colour, and whether benign. May check for anything unusual.
2. Preparation & Anaesthesia: 

   • Clean the area.

   • Use of topical numbing cream or local anaesthetic injection if needed (especially for larger tags or sensitive areas).

3. Removal:

   1. The chosen method (one from above) is used.

   2. For small tags, quick treatments (cryotherapy/cauterization) can be very fast. Larger tags or multiple tags take longer.

4. Post-Removal:

   • The area might be dressed or covered if needed. Sometimes, an ointment and dressing are applied.

   • Instructions for aftercare (keep the area clean, avoid irritation).

Expected Recovery/Downtime

• Minor discomfort, redness, and sometimes swelling immediately after the procedure.
• A scab may form; the tag falls off in about one to two weeks, depending on the method.
• Healing (skin returning to normal) may take 5-10 days of discomfort; full skin restoration in 1-3 weeks for small tags.
• Very minimal downtime for most methods. You can often resume daily activities quickly. Larger/surgical removal may need more care.

Risks / Side Effects & Limitations

• Possible pigmentation change (area may get lighter or darker than surrounding skin).

• Slight scarring risk, especially with larger tags or if aftercare is not good.

• Infection risk if sterile conditions are not maintained or wound is not cared for properly.

• Pain or discomfort during/after removal, though manageable with anaesthesia.

• Tag may regrow if root not fully removed or with methods like ligation/partial removal. Also new tags may form elsewhere.

Key Benefits

• Removal of unwanted growths, improving appearance and comfort.

• Eliminates irritation from rubbing/clothing/jewelry.

• Rapid results (often in a single visit).

• Minimal scarring, especially with non-surgical / laser methods.

• Boosts confidence, especially when tags are in visible areas.

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