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How Can Skin Tags On The Face, Shoulder And Neck Be Treated?
Question: Dear Sir,
My father is having skin Tags in face and in other parts of body(Shoulder,Neck).Those are there from past 10 years but has been increasing gradually now.
Skin Tags are not causing any pain but they are spreading in face gradually.Please do let us know the root cause and ways to prevent the same.
My father is having skin Tags in face and in other parts of body(Shoulder,Neck).Those are there from past 10 years but has been increasing gradually now.
Skin Tags are not causing any pain but they are spreading in face gradually.Please do let us know the root cause and ways to prevent the same.
Brief Answer:
Dermatosis papulosa nigrans
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
He seems to have dermatosis papulosa nigrans (DPN) which are small sized, raised, brown color, skin tag appearing lesions on face. They are common in the elderly and gradually increase in size and number over the years. They are thought to arise in response to chronic cummulative sun exposure. Most patients also have a family history. DPNs are benign and are only of cosmetic concern.
Treatment, if desired for cosmetic reasons is removal with radiofrequency cautery or electrocautery.
Regards
Dermatosis papulosa nigrans
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
He seems to have dermatosis papulosa nigrans (DPN) which are small sized, raised, brown color, skin tag appearing lesions on face. They are common in the elderly and gradually increase in size and number over the years. They are thought to arise in response to chronic cummulative sun exposure. Most patients also have a family history. DPNs are benign and are only of cosmetic concern.
Treatment, if desired for cosmetic reasons is removal with radiofrequency cautery or electrocautery.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thanks for your explanation.If we go with radiofrequency cautery or electrocautery does it have any side effects and whether those are painfull.
It would be great if you tell us some home remedies which would prevent them in spreading and removal of Skin Tags through Natural home remedies.
It would be great if you tell us some home remedies which would prevent them in spreading and removal of Skin Tags through Natural home remedies.
Brief Answer:
cautery is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
These procedures are safe and are done under local anesthesia. There are no side effects.
Home remedies are not effective for DPNs and can cause side effects like irritation and scarring.
Regards
cautery is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
These procedures are safe and are done under local anesthesia. There are no side effects.
Home remedies are not effective for DPNs and can cause side effects like irritation and scarring.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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