HOMEOPATHY FOR SKIN TAG

A skin tag is a common soft harmless lesion that appears to hang off the skin. It is also known as Acrochordon.

Skin tag develop in both men and women as they grow older. They are skin colored or darker and range in size from 1mm to 5cm.

 Skin tags can develop on any part of the body, but they are most commonly growing on areas of high friction or areas that are commonly rubbed, such as, neck, breasts, groin, stomach, eyelids, and underarms.

Males and females are equally prone to getting skin tags. However, they tend to be more numerous in obese persons and in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Skin tags are made up of loosely arranged collagen fibers and blood vessels surrounded by a thickened or thinned-out epidermis.

Etiology

It is not known what causes skin tags. However, the following factors may play a role:

·       Chaffing and irritation from skin rubbing together.

·       High levels of growth factors, particularly during pregnancy or in acromegaly.

·       Insulin resistance (syndrome X).

·       Human papillomavirus.

·       Hereditary. Skin tags appear to run in families, and researchers suspect that genetics play role in the development of skin tags.

HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES

Homoeopathy today is a growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Skin tag  is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

CALCAREA CARBONICA

Skin tags mainly on face, underarm. The skin is unhealthy and readily ulcerating. Suited to fat, fatty persons. Sweat profusely, especially head at night. Catches cold very easily. Chilly. Craving for eggs and undigestible things like, chalk, dirt, pencil.

CAUSTICUM

Large skin tags, sometimes bleed easily.

DULCAMARA

Skin tags is mainly seen in the eyelids. It is sometimes large.

NITRIC ACID

Large skin tags, sometimes bleed on washing. Splinter-like pain in skin tags.

STAPHYSAGRIA

Dry, and pedunculated skin tags. Very sensitive skin.

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS

Dry skin with brown spots. Very sensitive to touch.  Skin tags, especially seen in groin.

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Externally apply and massage with Podophyllum peltatum Q or Aloe socotrina Q