HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR SKIN TAG

Skin tags are harmless growths on the skin that can vary in number. They are usually the same color as your skin or slightly darker. These tiny pieces of tissue are composed of blood vessels and a type of protein fiber called collagen. They project from the surrounding skin on a thin or thick stalk. While most skin tags are small, pinhead-sized bumps, they may become as large as a grape

Skin tags can develop on any part of the body, but they most commonly grow on areas of high friction or areas that are commonly rubbed, such as, neck, breasts, groin, stomach, eyelids, underarms.

Males and females are equally prone to getting skin tags. However, people may be more likely to develop skin tags if they are obese, are pregnant, or have diabetes

Causes--Researchers don’t know exactly what causes skin tags to grow. It is believed that friction may lead to the development of skin tags. The growths commonly occur in areas where skin constantly rubs against clothing or other skin, such as near your bra strap or in a fold of skin.

Other factors that may contribute to the formation of skin tags include-the presence of certain forms of papilloma virus, insulin resistence, which is often seen in people with diabetes.

Skin tags also appear to run in families, and researchers suspect that genetics might play a role in the development of the condition.

Symptoms-- The tag sticks out of the sin and may have a short, narrow stalk connecting it to the surface of the skin. Some skin tags are as long as a half of an inch . Most skin tags are the same color as skin, or a little darker

In most cases the skin tag is painless and does not grow or change. However it may become irritated from rubbing by clothing or other materials

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathic medicines gives a hope for skin tag patients. Homoeopathy can remeove the skintag permanently witout any side effects. Constitutional treatment approach is effective in such conditions. However some of the effective remedies are given below-

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 30- Thuja occ is one of the top remedies for skin tag, and it is prescribed where the skin is dry with brown spots. It is very sensitive to touch. Along with apply Thuja mother tincture applied externally

STAPHYSAGRIA 30-Staphysagria is another effective remedy for skin tags of dry and pedunculated type. The skin is very sensitive.

DULCAMARA 30-Ducamara is prescribed when the skin tag is mainly seen in the eyelids.It is sometimes large.

CAUSTICUM 1000—Causticum is one of the best remedies for skin tag.  It is large, sometimes bleed easily.

CALCAREA CARB 200-Calcarea carb is another top remedy for skin tag.It is found mainly on face , underarm. The skin is unhealthy and readily ulcerating. Calcarea carb is suitable to fat, flabby persons who sweat profusely, especially head at night. There is a peculiar craving for eggs and undigestabile things like chalk. Calcarea carb persons get cold very easily.

NITRIC ACID 30-Nitric acid is very effective medicine for skin tag. They are large, sometimes bleed on washing. Nitric acid is prescribed when splinter like pain is present.

ALOE SOCOTRINA Q- Externally apply and massage with  Aloes mother is found to be very effective.