What You Need to Know Before You Try This Viral Remedy
You’ve seen the videos.
The glowing candle.
The drip of wax.
The bold claim:
“Remove skin tags in just 3 days — with nothing but a candle.”
It sounds simple.
It sounds natural.
It sounds like the perfect at-home fix for those small, stubborn growths that pop up on your neck, under your arms, or near your eyelids.
But before you light that wick, let’s talk about what this method really is — and what it could cost you.
Because while skin tags (medically known as acrochordons) are common and harmless, how you remove them matters.
🧴 What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths that hang from the skin on a thin stalk.
They commonly appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing:
Neck
Armpits
Groin
Eyelids
Under the breasts
Over half of all adults will develop at least one skin tag by age 70, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
They’re not dangerous.
But they can be:
Irritating (especially when caught on jewelry or clothing)
Embarrassing (if in visible areas)
Worrisome (if you’re unsure if it’s a tag or something else)
🔥 The Candle Wax Method: How It’s Said to Work:
