Skin tags are one of the most common complaints I hear in my dermatology practice — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about skin tags: what they actually are, why certain people get more of them, and what your skin tags might be telling you about your metabolic health.
I also dive into the at-home removal trends taking over social media (dental floss, apple cider vinegar, black salve — please stop) and explain exactly why they're dangerous. I also walk through the three methods I use in my office to safely remove skin tags, what to expect during healing, and when a skin tag might actually be something more serious — including, yes, melanoma. If you've ever been tempted to snip, tie, or burn off a skin tag at home, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What skin tags are (and the medical term you didn't know you needed)
- Why genetics and metabolic health play a major role in who gets them
- The connection between skin tags and insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and obesity
- Why at-home removal methods like dental floss, apple cider vinegar, and black salve are risky
- The three methods Dr. Mina uses to safely remove skin tags in her office
- When a "skin tag" might actually be something more serious — including melanoma
- How to care for skin post-removal to minimize scarring and hyperpigmentation
- Why skin tag removal is considered cosmetic and what to expect cost-wise
In This Episode:
0:00 — Is That Dental Floss Around Your Skin Tag?
0:45 — What Are Skin Tags?
2:00 — Why You Get Skin Tags and Where They Show Up
3:30 — The Genetics Behind Skin Tags
4:30 — Skin Tags and Metabolic Health: The Connection You Need to Know
6:15 — Can You Prevent Skin Tags?
7:30 — At-Home Removal Methods — And Why They're Risky
9:30 — When Skin Tag Removal Gets Dangerous
10:30 — Subscribe to The Skin Real
11:00 — Ligation vs. Destruction: The Two Treatment Approaches
12:15 — When Skin Tags Aren't Actually Skin Tags
14:00 — The Harvard Story: When a Skin Tag Was Melanoma
15:00 — How Dr. Mina Removes Skin Tags in Her Office
16:30 — Post-Removal Care: How to Heal Without Scarring
17:30 — Does Insurance Cover Skin Tag Removal?
18:15 — Final Thoughts and Share This Episode
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe:
Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Book your Meet and Greet here
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#SkinTags #SkinTagRemoval #Dermatology #DrMaryAliceMina #SkinHealth #SkinTagTreatment #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance
I also dive into the at-home removal trends taking over social media (dental floss, apple cider vinegar, black salve — please stop) and explain exactly why they're dangerous. I also walk through the three methods I use in my office to safely remove skin tags, what to expect during healing, and when a skin tag might actually be something more serious — including, yes, melanoma. If you've ever been tempted to snip, tie, or burn off a skin tag at home, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What skin tags are (and the medical term you didn't know you needed)
- Why genetics and metabolic health play a major role in who gets them
- The connection between skin tags and insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and obesity
- Why at-home removal methods like dental floss, apple cider vinegar, and black salve are risky
- The three methods Dr. Mina uses to safely remove skin tags in her office
- When a "skin tag" might actually be something more serious — including melanoma
- How to care for skin post-removal to minimize scarring and hyperpigmentation
- Why skin tag removal is considered cosmetic and what to expect cost-wise
In This Episode:
0:00 — Is That Dental Floss Around Your Skin Tag?
0:45 — What Are Skin Tags?
2:00 — Why You Get Skin Tags and Where They Show Up
3:30 — The Genetics Behind Skin Tags
4:30 — Skin Tags and Metabolic Health: The Connection You Need to Know
6:15 — Can You Prevent Skin Tags?
7:30 — At-Home Removal Methods — And Why They're Risky
9:30 — When Skin Tag Removal Gets Dangerous
10:30 — Subscribe to The Skin Real
11:00 — Ligation vs. Destruction: The Two Treatment Approaches
12:15 — When Skin Tags Aren't Actually Skin Tags
14:00 — The Harvard Story: When a Skin Tag Was Melanoma
15:00 — How Dr. Mina Removes Skin Tags in Her Office
16:30 — Post-Removal Care: How to Heal Without Scarring
17:30 — Does Insurance Cover Skin Tag Removal?
18:15 — Final Thoughts and Share This Episode
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe:
Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Book your Meet and Greet here
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#SkinTags #SkinTagRemoval #Dermatology #DrMaryAliceMina #SkinHealth #SkinTagTreatment #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance