Will skin tags bleed if cut?

Are you tired of having an unwanted lint ball clinging onto your body like a lost soul? Fear not, for I have brought to you the answers to one of the most frequently asked questions – ‘Will skin tags bleed if cut?’ Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (or uncovered?) with these tips and tricks to ensure that your hairy situation is no longer a sticky mess.

What are Skin Tags?

Before diving into the question, let us first understand what flesh warts on steroids truly are. Skin tags or acrochordons are small growths of soft tissue that usually appear in areas where there’s friction between two surfaces; such as neck, armpit, eyelids etc. They may seem alarming at first sight because they resemble tiny bumps made out of flesh glue (ew!). However, fear not my brave readers – they’re benign and do not pose any harmful effects on one’s health.

How Do Skin Tags Form?

Skin tags form due to various reasons such as:

  • Ageing
  • Genetics
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy/post-pregnancy
  • Diabetes

These hacks come in handy when dealing with sudden apparitions of unwanted mishaps on our body but DO NOT attempt them without properly consulting a professional beforehand.

Can You Cut off Skin Tags by Yourself?

Now comes the big question: can you hack away at those pesky protrusions yourself with scissors like Edward Scissorhands? The answer is yes…and no.

Let me explain: while it is technically possible to remove skin tags at home using sterile nail clippers/scissors (shudder) , we would advise against it for legal reasons and well…do YOU really want someone accidentally inducing bleeding that is harder than trying to draw blood from Dracula? In addition, DIY cuts leave plenty room for infections and complications hence why it is better to have them removed by a healthcare professional.

What are the Risks of Cutting Off A Skin Tag?

Even though skin tags may not be harmful, (Thank the acne gods) we should still approach their removal with caution. Here’s what could happen if you go ahead and cut them off yourself:

  1. Bleeding: Brujo, be careful! Even though skin tags don’t have excessive blood vessels, any cutting or trauma can cause bleeding.
  2. Sepsis: If not done properly due to lack of sanitation measures, there is always chance of sepsis which in layman’s terms – means infection.
  3. Scarring/Pigmentation Disorders: Your idea might’ve been ‘make this invasive would ya!’ but just know that trying to remove it using the wrong equipment can lead to scarring and pigmentation issues known as hyperpigmentation/hypopigmenation (skin either goes darker or lighter then surrounding areas).
Should I Just Let The Skin Tag Be?

It’s up to personal preference whether they want to get rid of an unwelcome guest on their body or leave them alone like roommates who refuse rent pay! Most times – leaving it doesn’t pose any health risks so you’re simply left with aesthetically displeasing objects on your body.

How Can You Remove Them Safely at Home?

If you’d rather not spend all those quarantine dollars for Healthcare professionals and prefer tackling things solo (Hey mama didn’t raise no quitter!), here’s how you can remove skin tags safely from home:

  • Get clean scissors/nail clippers
  • Cleanse affected area
  • Numb tag with ice if possible
  • Cut through base of tag where connecting tissue meets rest of skin using either aforementioned tools
  • Place petroleum jelly over cut site for few hours afterwards during healing process

Let me repeat; only attempt this if you have properly consulted with a healthcare professional beforehand.

What Can Be Used for Safe Removal at Home?
  • Sterilized scissors or nail clippers
  • Ice Cubes (to numb area)
  • Sharp blade

In Conclusion…

In conclusion, skin tags are common and harmless excess skin growths that can leave people uncomfortable in their own bodies which is never something one should be worried about. While they may not pose major health risks, DIY removal of these tags can face complications resulting from improper equipment usage.

If you still wish to go ahead and ‘hack away’ – please seek proper medical help before trying anything so precise; seriously don’t let a few pennies now cause larger quantities worth of blood…or sepsis.

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