Skin tags can occur on any part of your body; those that occur on your face are called facial skin tags. They can occur on your eyelids or on the cheeks or even the nose area. They are harmless but it is better to cure them. You can use conventional methods to get rid of skin tags on your face or use the natural forms of treatment. Skin tags are noncancerous but if you are suspicious of any skin tag on your face please seek medical attention.
Facial skin tags like any other skin tag can be removed, care should be taken when removing facial skin tags. Just a simple mistake can damage you looks. You can choose to remove the skin tag on your own or have dermatologist do it for you, the dermatologist will either perform surgery or use Cryotherapy technique to cure facial skin tags. Surgery can be very painful since it involves cutting the skin tag with a sharp object, the blood vessels are sealed after cutting the skin tag and antibacterial disinfectant is used to wash the wound. The dermatologist can also use Cryotherapy technique which involves applying the use of cryogen to cure the facial skin tag. Cryogen can be in liquid or spray form.
Sometimes the doctor can prescribe medication for you depending on the condition of the facial skin tag; these medications are taken severally for some time depending on the prescription until the skin tag dries and falls. Avoid skipping medications if you are advised by the doctor to take medications and ensure that you purchase the medication from a licensed pharmaceutical. These medications may not work instantly in curing the facial skin tag, brace patience and follow the required prescription and the medication will work to your advantage.
Natural home remedies are effective techniques you can use to remove facial skin tags; natural home remedies offer a better alternative to the conventional methods due to their simplicity. Natural home remedies cause the skin tags to dry and fall off, they don’t inflict wounds like the conventional methods.
Whichever method you choose to treat facial skin tags it is better to know the pros and cons of each method before taking any action. They all do a good job but the approach and cost varies, some methods may leave a small scar so be sure to do your research thoroughly and always test a product on an inconspicuous area on the body before using it to treat your facial skin tags.