Skin Tag Removal

Aftercare

  • Keep the wound clean and dry.
  • Observe for signs and symptoms of infection:
    • Increase in pain after 24 hours
    • Increase in temperature
    • Redness or swelling
    • Yellow or greenish discharge
    • Foul odour
  • Discomfort can be treated with acetaminophen every 4-6 hours.
  • Redness to the site is common and will lessen over time.

Follow-up

  • Return if signs and symptoms of infection are present.
  • Arrange for a wound check in 1 week as needed (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes).
  • Skin tag may reappear at site it was originally removed.

Patient Education Handout – Skin Tag Removal

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