World Skin Health Day 2025: Heres How You Can Naturally Get Rid Of Skin Tags At Home

This World Skin Health Day, let’s understand what skin tag is and how we can safely remove it at home, avoiding any infections.

World Skin Health Day: Skin tags are soft, fleshy growths that hang on the skin, typically appearing in areas such as the neck, underarms, eyelids, breasts, and groin.

As we observe World Skin Health Day, which annually falls on July 8, i.e. today, let’s dive deep into how to remove skin tags safely at home.

Are Skin Tags Cancerous?

Although skin tags are non-cancerous, some people wish to remove them, especially when they appear on visible areas such as the face and neck.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), about 50% to 60% of adult usually develop one skin tag in their lifetime.

How To Naturally Remove Skin Tags At Home?

Skin tags usually require no treatment as they shrink and fall off on their own. However, if you want to speed up the process, there are some safe ways to naturally remove skin tags at home.

Banana peel: Some individuals place a banana peel over a tag and cover it with a bandage until it falls off. This method works because of its antioxidants presence allowing the skin tag to dry out.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV): Applying ACV in the areas of skin tags is also another popular method to get rid of skin lesions. ACV contains a very high amount of acidity, which is why when applied on the surface and around the skin tag, the acidity allows skin tissues to break down.
Tea tree oil: Similar to ACV, applying tea tree oil is another safe method to remove skin tags because of its antifungal and antiviral properties.

Skin Tags Removal: What To Keep In Mind

Ensure to dilute tea tree oil and ACV before applying to avoid any possible burns. While it may be frustrating sometimes to have extra bumps, especially on visible areas, try not to cut off the skin tags on your own, as this method may cause bleeding, infection and other unwanted skin health problems.

Although natural remedies can speed up the pace of drying out the skin tag and fall off naturally, if you’re looking for instant results, it is better to visit a dermatologist for better answers.