Skin tags...(TMI--maybe)

mamayo26 · May 2012

So I feel like I am covered in skin tags and I hate it...it is driving me bonkers and my hubby keeps yelling at me because I keep picking at them, but I can't help it I am a picker.

They are all over my upper body (mostly chest and upper abdomen). Other than continuing to pick, is there a way to get rid of these things...I feel like a mutant.

TIA!

eddy+ · May 2012

I had one under each armpit from pregnancy.

I had a doctor slice them off after I had my son. It was NBD.

acbfreire · May 2012

Iodine dries them off, just ask your doc if it is safe to use

RedRose87 · May 2012

I have one on my areola. Not sexy at all. But I am not concerned. The Dr. can remove them really easily.

jc0n15 · May 2012

I just noticed the other day that I had one under my arm pit. I never knew this was a pregnancy thing untiil reading this.

mikeandcristina · May 2012

RedRose87:
I have one on my areola. Not sexy at all. But I am not concerned. The Dr. can remove them really easily.

I have them mostly on my boobs - and had 2 on my areolas.. I say "had" because I picked them off... didn't take much, thankfully! I'm generally not a picker, but they're driving me nuts. I might try the Iodine thing, because DH is getting pissed that I keep picking on myself. LOL

courtfsu · May 2012

Thanks for posting this. I have a bunch and it is grossing me out. Do you ladies have the dermatologist remove them? I may try the apple cider vinegar.

kissmeimjess · May 2012

Sounds gross but you can also tie a piece of thread around them and they will turn crazy colors and fall off. It will be tender but doesn't hurt any worse then getting them stuck in your clothes, etc.

KeptSwimming · May 2012

Good to know I'm not the only one! I plan on getting mine removed by the dermatologist as soon as the baby comes, but may try the iodine or apple cider vinegar!

oohgrrl11 · May 2012

Nail clipper if they are really small. Doesn't hurt anymore than having the doctor do it. My OB took one off my areola a couple weeks ago and I can't even tell where it was.

hecallsmecat · May 2012

I had a bunch of tiny ones on my neck during my last pregnancy. After DD was born they all disappeared. This time, nothing. Weird.

robinbirdaz · May 2012

I had a ton with my 1st pregnancy, and used nail clippers to remove them myself. They are gross and it will hurt, but it's quick. I thoroughly grossed DH out doing this

I have one left I can't bring myself to remove--on my eyelid!!!! After this pregnancy, I'm treating myself to a dermatologist appt to remove it and a couple other offending moles I would like to be rid of.

acbfreire · May 2012

They have blood supply so it may bleed a bit if you just clip them. The iodine does a good job of drying them. I have applied 3x/ day - mine were on my lady parts (TMI, sorry) and the doctor did not want to remove them until labor.

I couldn't stand it so I dried them and yanked them out. It bled a bit, but it was worth it.

angelrue522 · May 2012

Crazy! I didnt realize it was a pregnancy thing either. I have them in my pits!

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