Almost half of all adults have skin tags. They cause no medical complications, but they can be bothersome.

While skin tags require no treatment and may fall away on their own, a doctor may recommend a simple medical procedure to remove any that catch on clothing or cause pain.

People may also want to remove skin tags for cosmetic reasons, especially when they are on visible areas, such as the face.
Skin tags are soft, noncancerous growths that usually form within the skin folds of the neck, armpits, breasts, groin area, and eyelids. These growths are loose collagen fibers that become lodged inside thicker areas of the skin.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil, which has antiviral and antifungal properties, is safe to use on the skin when diluted in a carrier oil.

First, wash the affected area. Then, using a Q-tip or cotton swab, gently massage the oil over the skin tag. Place a bandage over the area overnight. Repeat this treatment for several nights until the tag dries out and falls off.

Don't toss away your old banana peels, especially if you have a skin tag. The peel of a banana can also help dry out a skin tag. This may be due to the antioxidant propertiesTrusted Source found in them.

Place a piece of banana peel over the tag and cover it with a bandage. Do this nightly until the tag falls off.

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