Have you ever felt small bumps on the areas around your anus? You could be having an anal fissure skin tag or an anal skin tag; the former resulting from tears in the anal region. Keep on reading to find out what anal skin tags are, what brings them about, and how you can get rid of them.
Anal skin tags are benign growths that form around the anus or even in the rectum. Skin tags can also be found on other parts of the body, especially where there’s friction between skin like armpits, neck, eyelids, groin, thighs, and the underside of breasts. They are made of ducts, nerve cells, fat cells, fibres and a covering of the epidermis.
Below are some of the most common symptoms of anal skin tags that can go a long way in helping you determine whether you have them or not.
Anal skin tags can develop when a swelling of the blood vessels in the anus goes down and leaves behind loose skin. These blood vessels swell when undue pressure is applied on them because of reasons like strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, hemorrhoids, pregnancy, obesity, constipation, and diarrhea.
Anal skin tags also develop when clusters of blood vessels and collagen are trapped in thicker pieces of skin. This mostly happens where there are creases or folds on the skin and a lot of friction is generated by skin rubbing against the skin.
You don’t have to get a medical procedure done to remove anal skin tags; there are various home remedies you can undertake:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is acidic so when applied to an anal skin tag, it will attack the tissue until it’s gone. You can use apple cider vinegar by dipping a ball of cotton wool in it and dabbing it on the skin tag thrice a day until the tag disappears.
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice works the same way that apple cider does by breaking down the tissue of the skin tag because it’s also acidic. Apply freshly extracted pineapple juice on the skin tag, leave it for one hour and then clean the area. Repeat this thrice daily until the skin tag is no more.
Castor Oil
Applying castor oil on the skin tag will drain the moisture out of it, kill it, and eventually cause it to fall off. To use it, make a paste using half spoon of castor oil and half a spoon of baking soda. Apply it thrice and the tag will be gone in 15-30 days.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil helps in removing skin tags by drying them up so they die and fall off. Use it on skin tags by soaking a cotton ball with the oil and massaging it gently on the affected skin then bandage the area overnight. Repeat this until you see results.
H-Skin Tags Formula
H-Skin Tags Formula is a powerful, natural, and effective product you can use on your anal skin tags. It penetrates into the skin tag and flakes it away without harming your skin. You will begin to notice changes like the change of color of the skin tags in a week or two until the skin tag is no more.
Large skin tags that cause irritation when they rub against clothing, jewelry, or skin can be removed using medical procedures. The following procedures can be done:
Here are some ways you can avoid getting anal skin tags:
Eat Fiber and Drink Water More
Eating foods rich in fiber or taking fiber supplements will add bulk and soften your stool so you won’t have to strain while passing stool. Water also helps in softening stool so drink 4-6 cups of water daily.
Lubricate Your Anus
Apply lubricant or petroleum jelly just before you pass stool to avoid straining which can lead to hemorrhoids and eventually, anal skin tags.
Get to a Healthy Weight
Being overweight or obese puts pressure on the veins in the anus which may lead to anal skin tags. Work towards getting to a healthy body weight to avoid this.
Wear Breathable Cotton Underwear
When you put on properly-fitted cotton underwear, it minimizes friction and skin irritation that could lead to anal skin tags.
Clean the Anus
Cleaning and sanitizing the anus properly after bowel movements prevents friction and irritation that may cause anal skin tags.
If your anal skin tag is not getting in your way, it’ll be best to let it be but if it is, you can go ahead and pick any of the recommendations above and get rid of them for good!