Skin tags

When I began to develop unsightly skin tags, I went to a dermatologist to inquire about having them removed. Removal would involve having them sliced off with a pair of everyday scissors. I was told that since getting a shot to numb the area would be more painful than the actual procedure itself, it would be done without one. Since I am very squeamish, I try to avoid pain at all costs. Going back to the remedies of my youth, I found a company on the internet that sold salve, a product that was used to treat boils as I remember. I purchased it and removed the skin tags relatively painlessly on my own simply by applying the salve, which caused the skin tag to fall off in 2-3 days.