Do not try to remove a skin tag in one night at home
Do not cut, burn, freeze, or tie off a skin tag yourself
Use an over-the-counter skin tag removal product only if the label specifically says it is for skin tags
Follow the product instructions exactly
Keep the area clean and dry
Cover the area with a bandage if it rubs against clothing
See a dermatologist for same-day removal options
Ask about professional cryotherapy
Ask about professional snip removal
Ask about electrocautery
Get urgent medical advice if the growth is painful, bleeding, changing, or not clearly a skin tag