Re: are skin tags thyroid related and whats to be done with them?

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Don't know that it's anything related to thyroid.... You can rid of them with

wart remover.... stings a bit, but works...

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> are skin tags thyroid related, and if so, whats to be done with them?

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Yup, or if they're a little bigger, knot some fishing line round them and

they'll fall off after a few days.

Don't know about age related, I get loads of teeny-tiny ones (small enough to

pick off) under my arms and I'm 28!

Niki

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> Don't know that it's anything related to thyroid.... You can rid of them with

wart remover.... stings a bit, but works...

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Hi Carole,Skin tags can sometimes be a sign of blood sugar dysregulation.  You may want to consider getting your blood glucose level checked.  If you do have a high-ish glucose level, the low GL (glycemic load diet) can be very helpful in balancing your blood sugar.  Holford's book 'The Low GL  Diet made Easy' has some great recipes and an easy-to follow menu plan.  Cinnamon and chromium are also really helpful in improving blood sugar levels.

Hope that helps,Sally (Naturopath)On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:07 PM, daring_to_win <h5@...> wrote:

 

are skin tags thyroid related, and if so, whats to be done with them? Do they go away on their own. or with thyroid treatment ? I suddenly seem to be getting a few baby ones, and dont want them getting bigger. They make me cringe. I cope with skin probs and boils and so on but these teeny things make me cringe. Ah well, guess something had to do it lol. Im fairly sure if I say to Dr, I will be told its another part of getting older! (56).

Carole

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They are more common the older you get and I know many people with them who do

not have a thyroid problem.

I went to consultant who took them off. Snipped with a scissors. She told me

of I got any more I should do that. Get some sharp thin scissors, clean them

very well and just snip them off. And that is what I do with no problem. They

did not bleed or hurt.

I cannot snip messages as doing this from phone because Virgin are messing

around again.

Please everyone note I have no computer connection and do not know how long this

will be.

Lilian

On 31 May 2011, at 20:00, " nikirushka " <niki_rushka@...> wrote:

> Yup, or if they're a little bigger, knot some fishing line round them and

they'll fall off after a few days.

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> Don't know about age related, I get loads of teeny-tiny ones (small enough to

pick off) under my arms and I'm 28!

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They can be a sign of insulin resistance

http://www.pre-diabetes.com/medical/definition-skin-tags.html

What causes skin tags?

Skin tags are most common among obese people, and may be a sign of insulin

resistance or pre-diabetes.

Approximately 50% of the entire population has or will have skin tags at

sometime. They are more likely to appear as a person ages in middle-aged

adulthood, an increase in frequency up to about age 60. It is also believed that

friction from clothing may contribute to the growth of skin tags as they tend to

grow most in areas where clothing and skin rub.

Skin tags can be a sign of insulin resistance. They may occur alone, in groups,

and are often seen along with acanthosis nigricans (AN), a discoloration in

patches of skin. There are many home ¡°cures¡± and removal methods for skin

tags, but because of the risk of bleeding and infection it is best to have them

removed in your doctor¡¯s office.

A cluster of skin tags.Treatment for Skin Tags

Some people report that their skin tags disappear if they take chromium

picolinate (200 mcg twice a day). This trace element may have positive impact on

insulin resistance, one of the causes of skin tags. Chromium is a mineral and

typically must be taken for 3 months to see the results.

Since chromium may impact blood glucose (sugar) and insulin sensitivity, talk

with your doctor before taking this, or any other, supplement ¡ª especially if

you are on insulin or anti-diabetic drugs.

Skin tags do not need treatment but if they become sore from rubbing against

clothing or jewelry, or if you find them unsightly, they can be removed

surgically.

There are several methods of removing skin tags:

¡öCryosurgery (freezing) (see image on right);

¡öTying off the stem to cut off the blood supply;

¡öExcision with scissors or a scalpel; and

¡öBurning with an electric needle

All of these methods of treatment are considered minor surgery, typically

done in a doctor¡¯s office. Since removal of skin tags is considered to be

cosmetic, most health care systems and medical insurance plans will not cover

it.

Babies are rarely born with skin tags, but children and toddlers sometimes

develop skin tags in the underarm and neck areas. There is also wide belief that

there is a genetic component involved in who will get skin tags, but this may be

related to genes that contribute to insulin resistance rather than skin tags

themselves.

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thanks for replies, your a great bunch.

Carole

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Hi all, yes, I have had skin tags for the last few years too (I'm 58) and I snip

them off. It's a bit gross, but once you've done it once it's easy!

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> They are more common the older you get and I know many people with them who do

not have a thyroid problem.

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> I went to consultant who took them off. Snipped with a scissors. She told

me of I got any more I should do that. Get some sharp thin scissors, clean

them very well and just snip them off. And that is what I do with no problem.

They did not bleed or hurt.