Fibromas or skin tags are benign lesions that pose no risk or complications. However, in some cases, removal may be desired either for cosmetic reasons or because they cause discomfort.
All procedures for this are very simple:
Cryotherapy:
This involves “freezing” the fibromas with liquid nitrogen. It is a slightly uncomfortable treatment. The fibromas fall off over the following days or weeks.
Electrosurgery:
Using an electric scalpel, the fibromas can be cut and burned off instantly. Local anesthesia is usually administered beforehand. This is injected into the skin with a very fine needle, although it may cause slight discomfort.
Ablative laser:
Ablative lasers (CO2 or Erbium) have the ability to destroy tissue and are therefore useful techniques for removing fibroids, minimizing the likelihood of unsightly scarring.
Surgery:
Larger fibromas usually have to be removed with scissors or a scalpel. In some cases, stitches may be required. Local anesthesia is also necessary for this procedure.
It is important to emphasize that fibromas or skin tags are not the same as warts, and therefore the “anti-wart” products available in pharmacies are not useful for treating them. In general, it is best to consult a dermatologist to examine the lesion and recommend the most appropriate treatment in each case.
“Anti-wart” products are not useful for treating fibromas.
Unlike warts, once removed, it is very rare for them to reappear. If a new fibroma appears in the area, it is more likely to be a “new” one than a recurrence of the same one.
