🌿 Can Garlic Help Remove Skin Tags Naturally? Here’s What You Should Know
Garlic has long been praised in natural remedies for its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Some claim it can help dry out and remove skin tags naturally. Here’s a DIY recipe and what you should know before trying it.
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Garlic Skin Tag Removal Remedy
🔸 Ingredients:
- 1 fresh clove of garlic
- Medical tape or a small bandage
- Cotton pad or gauze
- Mild soap and warm water (for cleaning the area)
📋 Instructions:
- Clean the Area
Gently wash the skin tag and surrounding skin with warm water and mild soap. Pat dry. - Prepare the Garlic
Crush or finely slice 1 clove of garlic to release its juice and sulfur compounds. - Apply to the Skin Tag
Place a small amount of the crushed garlic directly onto the skin tag. - Cover It
Secure the garlic with a cotton pad and tape or a bandage to hold it in place. - Leave Overnight
Keep it on for 6–8 hours or overnight, then remove and wash the area thoroughly. - Repeat Daily
Do this once a day for up to 1–2 weeks, or until the skin tag darkens, dries, and falls off.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Garlic can irritate or burn the surrounding skin. Apply petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) around the tag to protect healthy skin.
- Never apply garlic to broken or irritated skin.
- Discontinue use if redness, swelling, or pain occurs.
- This is not medically proven and results vary; consult a dermatologist if unsure or if the tag changes shape or color.
✅ When to See a Doctor:
- If the tag grows rapidly, bleeds, or changes color
- If it’s in a sensitive area like eyelids or groin
- If you’re unsure if it’s really a skin tag
Would you like a recipe for a soothing garlic salve that’s gentler on the skin?