How to Get Rid of Skin Tags (& Stop Them For Good)

Summary

Dr. Eric Berg presents skin tags as a possible sign of an underlying metabolic issue rather than just a skin concern. He links them to elevated insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), and suggests friction may help explain why they often appear around the neck, underarms, skin folds, groin, and eyelids. He distinguishes skin tags from warts, which he says are caused by a virus.

Strategies Discussed

• For existing skin tags: Berg suggests applying a small amount of povidone iodine with a cotton swab and covering the tag with a bandage twice daily until it falls off.
• To address the proposed underlying cause:
  • Reduce sugars and starches, including bread, cereal, crackers, and products containing modified starches or maltodextrin.
  • Avoid frequent snacking; he recommends intermittent fasting.
  • Consider reducing milk, casein, whey protein, and other dairy. He suggests aged cheese, kefir, or a little yogurt as alternatives.
  • Ask a healthcare provider about testing fasting insulin. Berg says he wants it below five, though the subtitles do not specify units.
• For recurring or uncertain skin growths: The video encourages addressing possible metabolic factors. A clinician can help confirm what a growth is and discuss safe removal options.

Presenter and Source

• Presenter: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Source: How to Get Rid of Skin Tags (& Stop Them For Good) (YouTube video)