How Do Doctors Remove Skin Tags?  I have a big skin tag. It
bothers me. Some websites say to get rid of it by putting
fingernail polish on it, tying a thread around it, or using
over-the-counter wart freeze. Should I try that or go to a
doctor? And if a doctor does it, what's involved and will it
hurt?  Skin tags (those soft, fleshy bumps that grow from the
skin on a narrow stalk) are harmless. They don't need to be
removed. But sometimes a skin tag can get big enough to bother a
person, like by rubbing against clothing. If a skin tag is
annoying and you want to get rid of it, see your doctor.  Don't
try removing a skin tag on your own, particularly if it's large.
Skin tags have blood vessels so they will bleed and could become
infected if a person uses non-sterile equipment to remove them.
Fingernail polish and wart remover are designed for use on hard
skin, like nails or warts. They're not the kinds of things to
use on a skin tag.  If your tag is large enough, the "home
removal" tips you read about could en