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jeanharville 09-13-2011 06:57 PM

Judymay, I am so glad you asked this question. I'm going to try the vitimin E, the liquid skin, and the ice and cut methods. I have cut them with finger nail scissors before but had lots of bleeding. But if using the ice first will eliminate that, I'll try that again because it is fast and easy. Thanks to all for your tips. jean

drgranny 09-13-2011 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by vjengels
I had a couple small-ish ones on my side; I cut them off with a pair of cuticle nippers.... they bled like crazy , but that was 5 years ago & they haven't come back.

I did that too. I doesn't really hurt that much. Having some of them frozen hurt more.

Dawn227 09-15-2011 05:24 PM

I was a my determologists office and asked about them. He took a look said NP, and just cut them off. I wouldn't suggest you try that at home because he put something on after he cut.
Maybe it depends on the tags. Mine were in a spot I couldn't wear my bra comfortably, and one on my neck that collars and necklaces caught.

Sheila_H 09-15-2011 05:43 PM

Walmart pharmacy carries a Skin Tag Remover kit that has everything in there to get rid of them. I've never used the kits but I've had them taken off my my doctor before.

Sheila_H 09-15-2011 05:44 PM

Why is it that they always develop right under our bra line?

carroll campbell 09-18-2011 05:11 PM

My dr. cut some off where my bra rubbed and it didn't hurt at all.

Tallulah 09-18-2011 05:47 PM

I have tied them off with sewing thread and it cuts the blood supply. They dry up and fall off. It does sting a little when you pull the thread tight. I also cut one off with cuticle scissors, but it did bleed for a little while.

It is helpful if you have a friend to tie the thread for you.

buslady 09-18-2011 05:54 PM

Had several burned off. Worst part was the smell. Actually nausiated me.

postal packin' mama 09-26-2011 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by Sheila_H
Why is it that they always develop right under our bra line?

Friction-induced. Someone else on here pointed out that
they're akin to pills on a sweater or bedsheet

Quilter Lois 09-26-2011 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by vjengels
I had a couple small-ish ones on my side; I cut them off with a pair of cuticle nippers.... they bled like crazy , but that was 5 years ago & they haven't come back.

You are exactly right. First cleans with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, then clip off very quickly with a pair of your little sharp pointed scissors. Have a little round band aid ready and press it on firmly after you clip it off. I have done it with many of mine and my friends, also. Works fine. If you are queazy about pain, press an ice cube on the spot for about a minute just before you clip it off.


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