A series of PresentationByMr. Allah D ad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

2. MEDICINAL PLANTS AND SKINTAGS
A SERIES OF PRESENTATION
BY
MR. ALLAH D AD KHAN
FORMERDG AGRICULTURE EXTENSIONKP PROVINCEAND
VISITINGPROFESSOR THE
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE PESHAWARPAKISTAN

3. Skin Tags
A skin tag is a tag of skin attached to
the surface of the skin through a
small, narrow stalk (pedunculated)
that can develop on the neck,
underarms, beneath the breasts,
torso, eyelids, and groin.

4. Skin Tags
• The condition is also known as
acrochordon, cutaneous tag,
Templeton skin tag, soft fibroma,
fibroma molluscum, fibroepithelial
polyp, and so on. It is a benign
condition and does not cause
symptoms.

5. Skin Tags
Thus, skin tags tend to be harmless
and painless. However, they may be
irritated or may even burst when
rubbed or scratched repeatedly. These
soft skin growths are generally flesh or
brown colored, and are typically the
size of a grain

6. Skin Tags
• It is believed that skin tags mostly
develop due to skin rubbing against
skin, clothing, jewelry, etc. Genetic
predisposition can also increase one’s
chances of developing skin tags.
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• Plus, in some people, they occur for no
apparent reason. In addition, middle-
aged individuals are more susceptible
to this problem.

8. Cutting Off Skin Tags
• Small skin tags can be cut off or
removed using a pair of sharp scissors,
blade, or nail clippers. Make sure you
sterilize the tool with rubbing alcohol or
hydrogen peroxide beforehand.
Besides, you may want to apply ice or a
little alcohol on the affected area before
cutting off the skin tag to prevent
infection. After cutting off the base of
the skin tag, compress the area to
avoid bleeding.

9. Tying Off Skin Tags
• Skin tags that cannot be cut off can be
tied off with a dental floss, thread,
suture, etc. This method is called
litigation. You may have to keep the
stalk of the unsightly skin growth tied
for a few days until it turns darker and
eventually falls off because of lack of
blood supply. Rest assured that
removing a skin tag is not going to
cause more of these benign tumors to
grow

10. The Band-Aid Trick
Puncture a vitamin E capsule with a
pin or needle and apply the oil on the
affected area. Next, put a band aid on
the skin tag to block the blood supply
so that it falls off within a few days.
You could also use the common
household duct tape in the same way.

11. Castor Oil and Baking Soda
• Prepare a paste by mixing baking
soda in castor oil. Smear it on the
affected area and cover it with a
bandage. Follow this remedy for a
few weeks to get rid of skin tags
naturally at home. If you do not like
the smell of this paste, then you may
add a few drops of a fragrant
essential oil like lemon or orange
essential oil

12. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is highly beneficial
for a number of skin problems
including skin tags. Soak a wash cloth
in warm water and put in on the
affected area. Next, remove the warm
washcloth and dab a cotton ball
soaked in apple cider vinegar. Finally,
cover the skin tag with a band aid.

13. Tea Tree Oil
Applying tea tree oil once or twice a
day for a few weeks disinfects the
affected area and helps dry out the
skin tag from the inside. Those who
have a sensitive skin may dilute tea
tree oil in water or some other base oil
such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, and so
on.

14. Bloodroot
• Bloodroot, which is native to the United States and
Canada, works as a potent salve for the treatment of
skin tags, moles, and warts. It requires applying
bloodroot paste on the affected area (it should not
touch healthy skin) and then covering it with a
bandage.
• Change the bandage a few times and a way, and while
reapplying, dab a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen
peroxide, on the affected area. Do not use this
therapy for more than 2-3 days. Application of this
herb, however, is usually advised against because it
tends to kill the tissues. If you are still interested in
healing skin tags with bloodroot paste, make sure you
consult your doctor beforehand.
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15. Cosmetic Treatment
Like warts, skin tags can be gotten rid
of with the help of cosmetic
procedures such as freezing with liquid
nitrogen (cryosurgery), burning off
with a cautery pen (cauterization),
cosmetic surgery, etc.