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How Can A Skin Tag On The Shoulder Be Treated?

I have a skin tag on my shoulder that I have had for afew months now. It is small but not painful and I heard putting Vicks on it and it will fall off but I forget how long and how many times a day to do this if it dose work. I right now at this very moment put Vicks on it. Please help
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Hi,

I do not know about Vicks. But you can apply Podowart S lotion containing podophyllin and salicylic acid on it and it will slowly vanish. It is a standard procedure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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How Can A Skin Tag On The Shoulder Be Treated?

Hi, I do not know about Vicks. But you can apply Podowart S lotion containing podophyllin and salicylic acid on it and it will slowly vanish. It is a standard procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician