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Skin tags, warts, and moles are common skin growths that can be removed for cosmetic reasons or if they become bothersome. Here are the most common methods for removing these skin lesions: Skin Tag Removal: Skin tags are small, benign growths that often appear in areas where the skin rubs against itself, such as the neck, armpits, or groin. Common removal methods include: Cryotherapy: Freezing the skin tag with liquid nitrogen, causing it to fall off. Electrocautery: Using a high-frequency electric current to burn off the skin tag. Excision: Cutting the skin tag off with a scalpel or scissors. Ligation: Tying off the skin tag at its base with a sterile thread to cut off its blood supply. Wart Removal: Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear on various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, and genitals. Common removal methods include: Cryotherapy: Freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen to destroy the affected tissue. Salicylic acid: Applying over-the-counter salicylic acid treatments to gradually dissolve the wart over time. Laser therapy: Using a laser to destroy the wart tissue. Surgical excision: Cutting out the wart with a scalpel or surgical knife. Mole Removal: Moles are clusters of pigmented cells that can be raised or flat and may vary in color and size. Common removal methods include: Surgical excision: Cutting out the mole with a scalpel or surgical knife. Shave excision: Shaving off the mole using a surgical blade. Laser therapy: Using a laser to remove the mole tissue. Cryotherapy: Freezing the mole with liquid nitrogen, causing it to blister and fall off.

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