Cleanse the area with mild soap and water, then pat dry
Apply salicylic acid or over-the-counter wart/skin-tag removal products as directed on the label
Use a freezing kit labeled for skin tags only, following the package instructions exactly
Consider tying off small skin tags with dental floss or a similar non-sterile string tightly at the base, leaving it in place until it falls off
Use a sterile needle to lift and cut a very small skin tag only if you can do so safely and cleanly; avoid if you’re unsure
Apply tea tree oil diluted with a carrier oil and repeat daily for several weeks if tolerated
Apply apple cider vinegar to the skin tag only using a cotton swab, once daily for several weeks if tolerated
Use witch hazel on the area daily if it reduces irritation for you
Do not cut, burn, freeze, or tie off skin tags that are: on the eyelids, in or near the genitals, on nipples, inside the mouth, or in areas with heavy bleeding risk
Do not attempt removal if the growth is painful, rapidly changing, bleeding, ulcerated, irregular in color/shape, or looks like it could be something other than a skin tag
Avoid home removal if you have a bleeding disorder, take blood thinners, have diabetes with poor circulation, or have frequent skin infections
Stop if you develop significant redness, blistering, infection signs (increasing pain, warmth, pus), or worsening irritation
Seek a clinician if the skin tag doesn’t shrink after several weeks of home treatment, or if you want faster removal
Consider professional options: cryotherapy, snip removal, or cautery by a dermatologist or clinician