sew1096

I had one under my arm that kept being pulled by my bra and was bleeding all the time.

I tied it with thread, it didn't hurt and dried up and fell off.

joy

I just twisted mine until they came off, then bled like crazy.... always do that.... I am elderly... my mother had them too.... haven't had any for a while... they come and go.

jbrother

Use Liquid Bandage on them religiously for a while and they will fall off.

Momsmurf

One of the doctors I worked for would use liquid nitrogen for those that he removed. Those were usually in areas where they would be irritated by clothing or activity. If it isn't obvious (covered by clothing) it was generally better left alone.

Some people have used really tiny rubber bands...but I can't picture rubber bands that small.

zzzGP

I was in my doctor's office one time and I called them skin "ticks". She thought that was so funny! Then she not so gingerly corrected me. :oops:

crafty_linda_b

I have heard that if you have high cholesterol it causes them...especially around the eyes. I have several of them. Hate the ones under my arms, I always cut them off when shaving. They seem to come right back. I would consider consulting a dermatologist about them if they are severe or causing you pain...crafty_linda_b

ljorange

My husband had some and showed me they were disappearing. I can't remember why he thought they were. I'll ask him tomorrow.

Flour Sack Mama

Yeah, I sort of have a little scar where I had one taken off, too.

dglvr

This is all good to know. I just started getting them in the past few years and I hate them. I had an appt set to see the doc about them but broke my knee instead. So now I have to reschedule for that. UGH. Burning them off sounds like the way to go. Thanks everyone for all the advice :thumbup:

Bonbonary

Yes, it is spooky. Computers know too much!!