Skin Tag Removal

  • Chlorhexidine (or approved cleansing agent)
  • Sterile gloves
  • Goggles
  • 10-mL syringe
  • 27g needle
  • Xylocaine 1%
  • Forceps with teeth
  • Gauze
  • Cotton-tipped applicator
  • Topical antibiotic – optional
  • Dressing (ex: Band-Aid)
  • No. 15 scalpel or iris scissors (Snips Technique)
  • High-temperature cautery (Electrocautery Technique)

 

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