The GP says removal would be considered cosmetic so I would have to go private. Therefore I'm considering home methods such as tying dental floss to cut off its blood supply or using one of these: https://tagband.co.uk The trouble is they look like they are for small tags that point directly out of the skin and this one is quite large and in a sensitive area, so may only be removable by cutting (I've had haemorrhoids and possibly smaller tags removed by the doc doing rubber band ligation). However, a person should watch for skin irritation and stop using it if any signs of a reaction occur. Apple cider vinegar is very acidic and can cause chemical burns. Avoid using it near the eyes. Iodine

Some techniques for removing skin tags at home are more effective and safer than others. There are also plenty of products on the market for this purpose.

Do not use if you haveany type of skin cancer orif you ever had skin cancer, or you have or had any skin lesiondiagnosed as pre-cancerous anywhereon your body. Anecdotal reports suggest that people can use liquid iodine to remove skin tags. However, there is little scientific evidence of this.

Before looking to treat your skin tag at home, it’s essential that you’ve correctly identified your skin tag. Read more about what is a skin tag. The majority of the products that are on the market are unproven. There is no evidence to show that ingredients such as tea tree are effective at removing skin tags.

Cryotag warnings

So I have to wait for more tags to appear before using the kit again. It does have rather a lot of applicators........ enough for dozens of tags! Read full review Developed by a world leading manufacturer with 20 years’ experience in cryotherapy and skin tag removal, Cryotag is clinically proven and instantly freezes the core of the skin tag, which destroys the tissues and causes the skin tag to fall off, in as little as one treatment. Extremely flammable aerosol, do not pierce or expose to ignition sources or temperatures exceeding 50°C. Cryotag is supplied in a pressurised, aerosol container that can burst if heated, which is extremely dangerous. Protect the can from extreme heat sources, including sunlight. Cryotag in pregnancy & breastfeeding

Avoid inhaling and use only in well-ventilated areas. It is uncertain how thecontents will affect the lungs. Breathing thecontents is hazardous.Skin conditions that are not skin tags, such as moles, birthmarks, dark-coloured, hairy or any unusual-looking skin conditions. Make sure to use Cryotag exactly as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Always use aerosols in a well-ventilated room to avoid inhalation of the contents. ONLY to be used on skin tags that shows ALL 4 following characteristics. If your skin tag does not have ALL the above characteristics, or are unsure, consult your doctor in case you have a more serious skin condition.

The papillas on tongue swell and may appear red or white and feel like small skin tags on the tongue If your skin tag does not have all 4 characteristics DO NOT USE this product. See a doctor as you may have a more serious skin condition.Skin tags are a very common problem, and affect nearly half of the population. They are harmless, and they are not a health problem. As such, you are unlikely to be able to get your skin tag removed by your GP. However, there are reasons that you might want to remove a skin tag. They can be annoying, catch on clothing and jewellery, and they can also be unsightly. Some patches or plasters contain active ingredients or herbal remedies. The ingredient is held in place by the plaster, and absorbed into the skin tag. Ingredients can include salicylic acid and tea tree oil. However, you may get some skin irritation from the ingredients, and inevitably they will end up on the surrounding skin. Some of these type of skin tag remover patches also claim to heal acne, pimples and whiteheads and are generalist skin products. When using home freezing kits, avoid letting the spray touch the surrounding skin. Applying petroleum jelly to the area around the tag beforehand can help protect the skin. Tea tree oil