5. Duct Tape
You can also use duct tape to get rid of skin tags on your neck. Duct tape irritates skin tags as well as reduces the flow of blood, which causes the skin growth to die off.
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Wash the neck area with water and mild soap, then pat dry the area.
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Use a toothpick to gently scratch the skin tag.
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Cover the area completely with duct tape.
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Leave it on for a day.
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Apply new tape daily, continuing for a few weeks if needed.
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Eventually, your skin tag will fall off.
6. Scissors
Though not highly recommended, you can also try cutting off small, irritating skin tags with a pair of sharp and sterile scissors or nail clippers.
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Disinfect the area by wiping it with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
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Place an ice cube wrapped in a piece of cloth on the skin tag and its surrounding area for a few minutes.
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Clean your scissors with a cotton pad dipped in rubbing alcohol.
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Cut off the skin tag as close to the base as possible. It should feel only like a pinch.
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Apply an antibacterial cream on the area, especially if it starts to bleed.
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Cover with a medicated tape. Change the dressing daily for a few days until the wound heals.
Caution: Make sure you snip the skin tag with a stable (not shaky) hand in one go. Do not attempt to cut off large skin tags by yourself as they may bleed heavily.
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