Those small growths that occur just about anywhere on your body are known as skin tags. Unless they're in an area that is constantly irritated they're usually not any type of health risk. While there are many ways to learn how to get rid of skin tags, anything that looks funny should be checked out with your doctor. As a rule, your health care plan considers them cosmetic and may not cover them.
Of course, before removing them you need to know that they're really tags and not something else. Those that have any type of hair coming out of them, those that may be funny colored, or those that have a weird shape to them should be seen before you try to remove them.
Also, have your care provider look at those that have grown quickly, look more like a mole or have grown in a cluster shape. A true tag is just normal cells that have grown out of your body instead of flat like normal. They also don't normally have nerves running to them, in other words, have no feeling.
So if you manipulate a tag, you won't really feel it. You can feel the tug on the rest of the surrounding area, but not within the growth itself. If there is any feeling in it, don't try to remove it yourself.
You'll be able to find several simple methods for removal and some are easier than others. If it's a large one, it probably has a lot of blood supply so your doctor should probably handle those. You can try the methods below, or some of the skin tag removal products you'll find online.
Most of these tiny growths never get any size due to being shaved off in normal bathing routines. They don't have a good blood supply and you probably just thought you cut yourself shaving. This is one method of removal, just use a sharp razor and shave them off. If they're small, you won't even notice it.
Some people just snip them off with a pair of good scissors. This method also works well as long as you're not squeamish about it. If it bothers you, close your eyes and have a friend do it. Just make sure the scissors have been cleaned well, and apply a good triple antibiotic afterward, you'll heal fast and have less chance of infection.
Another option is to use new dental floss and tie off the blood supply from the growth. This method takes a little time and the floss needs to be tied tightly. Eventually, the tag will drop off. Again, watch for infection and treat with an antibiotic cream.
Of course, your doctor can remove them as well. They'll use a very sharp implement and a bit of numbing medicine so you won't feel a thing. Remember, before you get rid of them make sure they're not of any type that may be a problem, if you're not sure, see your health care provider and have them checked out.
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