Do I need to shave after having a skin tag removed from my armpit? Is it very painful?

Patients with skin tags or moles in the armpits include both men and women. Typically, if a man is coming to have skin tags removed from his armpit, the doctor will recommend shaving the armpit hair beforehand to help make the skin tags more visible. But if you don't want to shave, can you do laser hair removal? Yes, you can, and it won't cause hair loss. Shaving is good because it prevents hair from irritating or contaminating the wound after treatment, reduces the risk of infection, and makes wound care easier.

Regarding the pain, don't worry too much. Before removing the polyp, the doctor will use a local anesthetic, either injected or applied to the polyp area. The only real pain is when the anesthetic is injected. But in most cases, you don't need local anesthesia because it's a very quick procedure. There is a possibility of bleeding, but it's usually just a small amount. It's easy to stop and not dangerous. After the procedure, it is recommended to avoid roll-on deodorants or any products that may irritate the skin until the wound has completely healed. Or let it get wet for 2-3 days.