The sprouted flesh, which is medically called the acrochordon, is actually the soft, dark skin that emerges from various parts of the body. Generally, sprouted flesh does not hurt unless it is rubbed or twisted frequently, and is not a medical threat. Most doctors recommend leaving the growing flesh alone unless it really needs to be removed. If you want to remove the sprouts, discuss the options with your doctor. You can also apply natural oils or certain ingredients in the hope that the growing flesh will dry out on its own. If the growths are too hard to shake, are different from the surrounding skin, have areas that bleed, or are painful, consult a doctor immediately to determine if this is a more critical case than just the growths.
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Method 1 of 4: Remove Growing Flesh with Professional Medical Treatment
Step 1. Make an appointment with a dermatologist
Growing flesh is usually harmless, but you should still consult a dermatologist if you notice it is darker than skin color, large in size, or unusual in shape. If you try to remove it yourself without consulting a professional, you will be wasting valuable time if the growing flesh is a sign of a bigger problem.
The color of the growing flesh does not change drastically. If it's drastic, talk to a dermatologist too. If it seems suspicious, the dermatologist will likely remove the meat for testing
Step 2. Have the doctor cut it out
The doctor will numb the flesh with cream and use a scalpel to cut it from the base. Another tool that doctors can also use is sharp medical scissors. This procedure, called excision, is generally quick and painless.
Step 3. Have the doctor freeze it
The doctor will use a device called a probe to apply a small amount of liquid nitrogen to the area where the meat is growing. A method called cryosurgery is also used to remove warts. Growing meat will come off after freezing.
Step 4. Have the doctor burn it
With this method called cauterization, the doctor will use a small probe to direct the heat source right at the surface of the growing flesh. The heat generated by the electric current will burn the growing meat so it dissipates quickly and easily.
Step 5. Ask the doctor to block the flow of the surrounding blood
With this method called ligation, the doctor will wrap a small cord around the base of the growing flesh. This will cut off the blood flow in the area so the growing flesh will die and fall off. The process sometimes takes a few days, and may be more painful depending on the size and location of the growth.
Step 6. Know the benefits of professional medical treatment
You may be tempted to get rid of growing meat yourself at home, but know that treatment by a doctor has its advantages. Doctors use sterile equipment to prevent infection. The doctor will also apply a numbing cream to reduce pain during and after the procedure. In addition, some methods, such as cauterization, are so sophisticated that they rarely leave a mark.
- Because the growing meat gets a strong and smooth blood flow, it is not safe to remove it yourself without medical supervision.
- Depending on where the meat is grown, it may need to be performed by a specialist. For example, flesh growing near the eye should usually be treated by an ophthalmologist.
Step 7. Just let the sprouted flesh sit in its place
Growing flesh can be left without any action. If it doesn't bother you, there's no medical reason to remove it. Your doctor may also not recommend any action unless you really want to get rid of it.
Insurance companies also consider the procedure to remove the growing flesh as a cosmetic measure and not necessary. Check your insurance to see if this action will be covered
Method 2 of 4: Removing Grown Meat with Natural Oils and Traditional Herbs
Step 1. Brush with oregano oil
Oregano oil has antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. Drop oregano oil five or six times on a cotton swab and apply to the sprouts, three times a day. The growing flesh will slowly dry out. This process usually takes a month.
- After applying oregano oil the first time, tie the base of the sprouts with silk thread or dental floss. Let stand until the meat comes off on its own.
- Once removed, rinse the area with warm water, apply an antibacterial ointment, and cover with a bandage until it heals completely.
- Be careful when using natural oils like oregano as they can irritate the skin. If your skin becomes red, stop using it. You should also avoid the area around the eyes.
Step 2. Apply tea tree oil
This oil is known as an antifungal. Take a cotton swab, soak it in clean water, then add three drops of tea tree oil to the cotton. Rub on the growing meat and the surrounding area. Repeat three times a day. This method is effective for drying sprouted meat as long as you are consistent.
- Be sure to use water because water can reduce the chances of irritation, including to your fingers. You can also dilute tea tree oil with olive oil.
- There are also those who suggest applying a bandage to the treated area until the flesh grows off as it dries.
- Be careful when treating the area around the eyes as this oil can cause irritation.
Step 3. Rub with aloe vera
Break the aloe vera and remove the gel, or buy a packet of aloe vera gel. Take a cotton bud and soak it in the gel. Brush on the growing flesh as often as you like. This method relies on the natural healing properties of aloe vera and its effectiveness is also uncertain.
Step 4. Use castor oil paste
Mix the castor oil and baking soda in a small bowl until it becomes a paste-like consistency. Take an appropriate amount of paste with a cotton bud, and apply it to the growing flesh. Do it as often as you want, but pay attention to whether the skin is irritated. The effectiveness of this method has been recognized by practitioners of natural medicine.
Step 5. Use garlic paste
Puree the garlic until it forms a paste. Smear a little on the growing flesh with a cotton bud. Cover it with a bandage. Do it once a day.
Another way is to slice the garlic. Then, stick the slices on the growing meat. Secure with wound plaster. Do it in the morning and take it off after night. Growing flesh will release itself in a week
Step 6. Apply apple cider vinegar
Wet a cotton swab with apple cider vinegar. Stick it on the growing meat for a few minutes. If desired, move the cotton in a circular motion to increase absorption. Repeat three times a day until the meat comes off. This method is usually quite effective. In some cases vinegar may not be as effective, but you can try with apple cider instead.
Usually there will be itching when applying vinegar to the skin. If you can't stand it, mix it with a little water
Method 3 of 4: Removing Growing Flesh with Plant Extract
Step 1. Use dandelion stalk juice
Squeeze fresh dandelion stalks from the bottom up until the juices come out. Rub on growing flesh with a cotton bud. Repeat this process four times a day. This dandelion stalk juice can dry the growing flesh until it comes off.
Choose another method if you are allergic to plants such as dandelions
Step 2. Use lemon juice
Lemons are very acidic, so they are great as an antiseptic. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a bowl. Soak cotton in it. Paste the cotton on the growing flesh. Do it three times a day. This method is only effective after several times.
Step 3. Use fig stalk juice
Break off the stalks of fresh figs. Mash in a small bowl until the juice is released. Soak cotton in it, then stick it on the growing meat. Repeat four times a day. Growing flesh can fall off on its own in four weeks.
Despite the evidence, the effectiveness of this method is still difficult to determine
Step 4. Use pineapple juice
Cut a fresh pineapple and squeeze it until it releases juice. Wet a cotton swab with the pineapple juice, then attach it to the growing flesh. Do it up to three times per day. The sprouted flesh will start to disappear in about a week.
The effectiveness of this method depends on the skin's reaction to the acidity of the pineapple juice
Method 4 of 4: Experimenting with Alternative Methods
Step 1. Apply nail polish
Take clear polish. Apply on sprouted flesh at least twice a day. Make sure all the meat is covered. Over time, the growing flesh will begin to detach from the skin.
Step 2. Dry with tape
Cut the tape into a rectangle about 2 cm wide. Paste it over the growing meat. Let stand until the meat slowly comes off. Change the tape every day. This method should show results within 10 days.
Step 3. Remove it with a thin rope
You can use fishing line, dental floss, or thin cotton rope. Wrap the string around the base of the sprout. Tighten, but don't hurt. Cut the remaining rope and leave the wrapped rope in place. Growing flesh will release itself because it runs out of blood flow. This is a home version of the procedure doctors perform with sterile instruments.
- Don't be surprised if the flesh grows discolored. This is normal and indicates that blood flow is starting to decrease.
- Careful. Make sure you only cut off blood flow to the growing flesh, not the surrounding skin. If you feel pain, stop and consult a doctor.
- Most doctors don't recommend this method if it's done unsupervised because it can cause additional complications.
Step 4. Don't cut yourself
Cutting the growing flesh with scissors can lead to the possibility of serious infection. Another problem is bleeding. Even small growths can bleed and require medical assistance. In addition, there will be scars and discoloration of the surrounding skin.
Step 5. Try an over-the-counter ointment
There are a variety of over-the-counter ointments that claim to release sprouted meat with just one or two uses. For example, Freeze Away from the Dr. brand. Scholl which is indicated for removing warts can also release growing flesh because of the cold effect it causes.
Follow directions carefully as the ointment can damage the skin around the growing flesh, as well as cause scars and discoloration
Tips
- Growing flesh is also known by its medical names, namely cutaneous papilloma, cutaneous tag, and Templeton skin tag.
- Sometimes warts also look like growing flesh, and vice versa. The difference is, the surface of the flesh grows smoother and sticks out of the skin, and is not contagious.
- Interestingly, dogs also have growing meat. Check with your vet first before you try the procedure yourself.
- Flesh growth can't be prevented, but you can try to minimize the chances of it growing.
