While petroleum jelly will not get rid of a skin tag, what you are seeing might be a different type of skin growth entirely. At-home removal can cause severe complications, so professional assessment is highly recommended. [1]
1. Differential Diagnosis
Acrochordon (True Skin Tag): Small, soft, flesh-colored or brown growths attached to a thin stalk. They typically appear in high-friction areas like the neck, underarms, or groin. [1]
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN): Small, dark brown or black bumps that look like small skin tags or warts, commonly occurring on the
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