Skin tags — those small, harmless growths on the skin — can be annoying, especially when they appear on visible areas like the neck, eyelids, or underarms.

Most people think you need surgery or costly dermatology treatments to get rid of them… but there are home remedies that some claim work surprisingly well.

One of the most popular?
👉 Toothpaste.

🧴 Why Toothpaste?

Toothpaste contains ingredients like:

Baking soda – dries out skin growths
Hydrogen peroxide compounds – mild antiseptic effect
Menthol & essential oils – create a cooling, drying sensation

When applied to skin tags, toothpaste may help dry them out so they shrink and eventually fall off.

🥣 Toothpaste Remedy for Skin Tags

Ingredients:

A pea-sized amount of white toothpaste (not gel-based)
Optional: a pinch of baking soda

Method:

Clean the area around the skin tag with mild soap and water.
Pat dry.
Apply a thin layer of toothpaste directly onto the skin tag.
Cover with a bandage or cotton ball + tape to keep it in place overnight.
Rinse off in the morning.

Repeat nightly for several days until the tag dries and falls off.