As skin tags more commonly occur in skin creases or fold, it is believed they are mainly caused by skin rubbing against skin.
== Natural Remedies ==
* [[Tea treeTree]] can be used to remove skin tags. First, wash the affected area with soap and water, then dry the area thoroughly. Next, dip a q-tip halfway into some tea tree oil and apply the oil onto the skin tag. If needed, tea tree oil can be diluted with olive oil. Lastly, cover the skin tag with a band-aid. Reapply one drop of tea tree oil two more times throughout the day and cover with a new band-aid. You'll notice the skin tag shrink until it falls off on its own in a few days. If you don't notice much improvement, try applying the oil more frequently or adding more tea tree oil to the diluted blend. Tea tree oil is ideal for removing skin tags, because it will help soothe the skin and keep it from becoming infected.
* [[Garlic]] : This is another great natural antiseptic. For this remedy, you'll need some fresh garlic, a knife and some band-aids. First, start by washing the affected area with soap and water, then dry thoroughly. Next, slice a clove of garlic into "discs." Take a disc of garlic and rub it all over the skin tag. Lastly, cut the disc down to the size of the skin tag, apply it and cover with a band-aid. Do this in the morning and leave it on all day. Then remove the band-aid and garlic before bed and wash the affected area. Repeat this process until the skin tag falls off, 4-6 days. Alternatively, the garlic can be applied before bed and removed in the morning.
* [[Apple cider vinegar]] : Yet another wonderful use for apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, like garlic and tea tree oil, is also a natural antiseptic. Use this vinegar to remove skin tags by first cleaning the affected area and running warm water over the skin tags until they become soft. Once the skin tags become soft, apply a cotton swab soaked in apple cider vinegar to the skin tag for 20 minutes. Next, rinse the apple cider vinegar off. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day until the skin tag falls off.