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Introduction: Your Skin-Tag Struggle

If you’ve ever felt that tug when a skin tag snags your shirt or jewelry, you know just how irritating—and sometimes embarrassing—these tiny growths can be. Beyond the physical discomfort, skin tags can chip away at your confidence, making you hesitate before wearing certain outfits or taking a close-up photo. In this article, we’ll dive into skin tag causes, explain why they continue to grow, and share a natural, doctor-formulated solution to help you regain smooth, comfortable skin.

What Are Skin Tags?

Skin tags (acrochordons) are soft, flesh-colored flaps of skin attached by a small stalk. Although benign, they often appear in friction-prone areas like the neck, underarms, groin, under breasts, and eyelids—and can easily become irritated.

Skin Tag Causes

Understanding skin tag causes is the first step toward preventing and removing them:

Friction & Rubbing

Repeated skin-on-skin contact or friction from clothing and jewelry irritates the skin, prompting extra cell growth.

Weight & Metabolic Factors

Excess body weight creates more skin folds and friction points. Conditions like insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome also raise your risk.

Hormonal Shifts

Hormone fluctuations during pregnancy, puberty, menopause, or conditions like PCOS can accelerate skin-cell turnover and tag formation.

Genetics & Aging

A family history of skin tags increases your likelihood of developing them. As we age, collagen production declines and skin elasticity drops, making tags more common.

Chronic Irritation & Viral Links

Ongoing inflammation or a history of HPV in friction-prone areas may contribute to skin-tag development, though this is less frequent.

Why Skin Tags Keep Growing

Once they form, skin tags can enlarge due to continued friction, increased blood supply feeding the growth, and ongoing hormonal influences. Early, targeted action helps prevent further enlargement and multiplication.

Simple At-Home Care Tips

While you explore removal methods, these steps can reduce new tags and ease discomfort:

• Keep Skin Folds Dry: Use a talc-free powder or moisture-wicking fabrics.

• Gentle Exfoliation: Once or twice weekly, lightly brush away dead skin.

• Support Metabolic Health: A balanced diet, regular exercise, and blood-sugar control lessen friction and hormonal triggers.

A bouquet of BloodRoot, Goldenseal, Echinacea, Chaparral, Burdock Root, Cats Claw, Pau d' Arco, Peppermint, Red Clover, Plantain, Black Walnut, Wormwood,  and Cloves,—herbal ingredients in the Extraction Formula.

Dr. Cole’s Organic Extraction Herbal Balm

Why This Balm?

• 20+ Years of Naturopathic Expertise: Developed by Dr. Cole, ND

• 100% Organic & Wildcrafted: No harsh chemicals or synthetic additives

• Risk-Free Guarantee: Backed by a 100% money-back promise

Key Botanicals & Their Actions

• Anti-Inflammatory & Soothing: Echinacea & Burdock Root calm irritation; Plantain supports gentle healing.

• Astringent & Extraction: Bloodroot and Black Walnut target abnormal growths; Pau d’Arco aids the extraction process.

• Antimicrobial Protection: Tea Tree Oil, Goldenseal, and Chaparral defend against infection.

How to Use

1. Clean & Dry: Wash the area with mild soap and pat dry.

2. Apply Balm: Dab a thin layer onto the tag with a cotton swab.

3. Cover (Optional): Use a small bandage to keep it clean.

4. Repeat: Apply twice daily until the tag darkens, dries, and naturally falls off (usually within 1–2 weeks).

5. Safety Note: External use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs; consult a healthcare provider if tags bleed heavily or change color.

What to Expect

• Week 1–2: You may see slight darkening or drying at the tag’s base. If it is a larger skin tag, it may take awhile to see the darkening and drying.

• Discomfort Relief: As tags shrink, friction-related pain and snagging fade.

• Clearer, Smoother Skin: Once tags detach, enjoy an even texture and renewed confidence.

Conclusion & Call-to-Action

By understanding skin tag causes, you’ve taken the first step toward healthier skin. For a natural, effective removal, try Dr. Cole’s Organic Extraction Herbal Balm. With decades of clinical experience behind it and a no-risk guarantee, it’s your go-to solution for smoother, tag-free skin.