Skin tag is a kind of skin condition that is largely associated with old age; this is not to say that those who are younger in age do not end up with it too. In actual fact, anyone can have it; including children. This means that everyone should watch out for skin tags. One problem with skin tags is that it can appear on any part of the body. It can also affect any sex.
When they come up, skin tags look like hanging grain of rice, they tend to take exactly the same color as the color of the skin on which they are appearing. There are times however that the color tends to be a shade deeper than that of the skin on which they appear. Generally, skin tags are small in size. But there are also instances in which the skin tags are rather large in size. Skin tag appears in the same form on every one; be it old or young.
Caring for the child
In case your child is having skin tag, there are simple things you can do in order to help the child with this skin condition. Many of the treatment methods that can be used for adults can also be used for kids. Some of the simple things you can do to get rid of the skin tag from your kids will be discussed here.
Try garlic
It is well known that removing skin tag at the hospital can be very expensive. You do not need to even try to visit the hospital. Instead, you can get rid of the skin condition right at home. One of the simple home remedies that you can apply includes garlic. You only need to prepare a paste of the garlic and apply it on the skin tag directly. This is sure to get the skin tag dried off the skin. It will get removed within some days of consistent application.
Topical creams
Topical creams too can be very helpful in getting rid of skin tags on children. The topical creams can be obtained over the counter and you can simply apply them directly to the surface of the skin tag. After some days of consistent application, you are sure of overcoming the skin tags
Conclusion
Using some of the painful excision methods may not be the best for your kids. It may be better to follow the simple and painless procedures above.
