HOW TO TREAT SKIN TAGS LIKE A DERMATOLOGIST

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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this video is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician regarding any health-related diagnosis or treatment.

00:00 Intro
00:49 What Causes Skin Tags?
02:48 Home Removal "Hacks"
04:29 Cautionary Tales
06:12 Similar Looking Skin Growths
07:05 How We Treat Skin Tags
07:51 Skin Tag Removal on Dr. Shah
08:55 After Removal Tips
10:13 Cost

[gstinson]

As a RN of 40 years, times have changed. Docs used to remove skin tags as part of routine care and and consultation. A few snips and no insurance involved. Insurance covered the office visit. Sad how monetary some simple procedures have become. 😢

[Ben-enpu]

I’ve had skin tags pop up in different places around my neck and shoulders for years and I’ve always had success using ice pack to numb them, then use new sanitized nail clippers to clip them at the base and clean the wound and apply pressure to stop the bleeding, then Neosporin and bandaid and they never leave scars or reappear. Works for me for many years.

[theresamoser]

My dad would always pinch them with his finger nails to kill the root and they would fall off. I have to say I don’t know what I did but when I lost 50+lbs and started taking care of my skin the skin tags on my neck just disappeared. I don’t know but I am glad.

[odizcvw]

My wife and I go regularly to a great dermatologist to get stuff checked and removed. As seniors it is wise to just put this into the annual budget as a maintenance item like car maintenance.
With routine skin tags, we snip them off at home. A little alcohol and a pair of curved surgical scissors and they are gone. No pain other than a little dab of alcohol.

[SummersEmi]

I cleaned fingernail clippers and cut mine off. No pain a little blood and took two seconds. Highly recommend!

[sungal]

So glad I found this - saw my dermatologist for routine skin check and let her know these are a concern for me with my upcoming wedding and got an appt and pricing to have them removed 🙌🏼 Thank you docs!

[nrivera]

One time I went to a dermotologist at a research hospital where I worked as a consultant. I asked ahead of time how much it was going to cost total with all procedures and anything else they had to add to get 20-25 tags removed and was quoted $150. The following weeks, I went in to get them done (I made an appointment bc I was only there every few weeks for work). The derm came in, chatted with me for a few minutes and said she had to leave for a meeting. I asked her what about my tags and she said she was unaware that that's what I came in for. Since I was not about to leave, she realized she had to do them. A few weeks later, I got a bill from the hospital for $800+!!! This made me angry again after the visit with the derm and went in to contest the bill. After explaining to the derm that it was an error (she said what did I expect, it was a teaching hospital), I went to their billing department and complained there about everything and that I was not going to pay more than the $150 I was quoted by the derm dept. Luckily, after explaining everything to the billing dept, they relented and charged me $225. It was a disgusting experience and now I do them myself. And, I filed a formal complaint to the hospital explaining everything. Several months later, they reimbursed me 100% and stated that they were retraining their staff.

[Sidx]

OMG that was so simple, this is the first time I have seen a doctor literally getting treated on video from the same issue I have been suffering from . I have a similar skin tag at the same exact location like Dr. Shah and I came searching to get rid of the same. Thankyou for showing us how it's done and sharing your knowledge on the same . Again Thanks a ton from India . 👍

[amarie]

Im a vascular ultrasound tech and we treat spider veins. Have you guys done a video talking about spider/varicose veins? I feel like the vein space should be talked about more and a lot of people should know it’s treatable and super easy

[pathopaxlord]

Finally!! Searched for years for "to the point" and accurate information with simple honest instructions! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[SantiagoMercurio]

I'm not going to lie: last year I went to a dermatologist and she removed like 70+ skin tags from my neck and face, all with anesthesia and laser removal... Yeah, it was hard because I'm such a coward with medical procedures, but it definitely was SO WORTH IT.

[Linda_Ann-excm]

I just visited my dermatologist today to have another skin tag & a few “barnacles” removed. The 1st time I had skin tag removal they were zapped & fell off with in a few days, today the remaining skin tag & a few barnacle growths were frozen. No matter the procedure they had to go & I am happy once again. 😊

[ritaherrington]

Thank you Doctors for mentioning the insurance factor and how medical insurance does not cover skin tags.

[firstmkb]

You guys are the BEST presenting doctors I’ve ever seen. The intro covered I ever wondered about causes, the cautionary bit at the front was reasonable and informative (and interesting), you blew through the worthless home remedies quickly, and got down to treatment - addressing cost concerns.
I’ve snipped them with sharp scissors, but have some on my eyelids that I won’t do myself.

Thanks for this!

[stacyvie]

I once felt what I thought was a skin tag in the shower. It was in a hard to see area. After two weeks I finally got a mirror and found out it was a tick. Lesson learned.

[JR-skjy]

Thank you for this great info. I went to a dermatologist several years ago and he told me every thing that I had and did NOTHING! He said, 'sorry but I wont remove them". Didnt even offer to remove it for a price! Just charged me and my insurance for NOTHING! Now I know what to say and ask. All these years and I wondered what dermatologists actually did?!

[FireCracker-vdpq]

I have about a dozen skin tags that I would like removed. The biggest issue I face is getting a dermatologic appointment. Last time, I had to wait 8 months to be seen! And that was for something that was considered suspicious for skin cancer. The lack of doctor availability is really out of control.

[TheRealdal]

I’m Mexican and we were brought up tying a long hair around the base of skin tags. Dental floss is too thick, get them before they get that big! They will dry up and fall off in a couple days.

[clawtooth]

I had a skin tag for years that was on the side of my nose where my glasses sit, so not only did it grow and make me self conscious to have my glasses off, it was also red and irritated. Had i tied off multiple times by the doctor but it kept growing back. Eventually had to have a surgical shave where they nummed my face and took a light scalpel to it before cauterising it. Got my favourite ever health leaflet afterwards called "Caring for your wound". Never had a problem in that place since! Thankfully in the UK I didn't need to pay for it.

[JojoboxVlogs]

Love that you showed a real procedure. Your channel is so awesome