Freezing the tag like this usually results in the tag falling off more quickly; however, the process is not appropriate for those who have had skin cancer or blood circulation conditions or for those under 18 years of age. Skin tags are relatively common and usually occur in middle age. When you apply tea tree on your skin to treat skin tags, you are also disinfecting your face. But with nearly half of all adults having skin tags, you're not alone (via Medical News Today). Electro-cauterization may be unsuitable for some individuals with certain medical conditions such as heart disease and other medical conditions. To help prevent these new tags from forming, avoid wearing any jewelry or clothing that may rub against your skin and try to maintain a weight that meets your body's needs through regular physical activity and a balanced diet. I’ve had numerous tags in the last ten years (one popped up on my neck within months of me wearing a new silver neck chain) and a few years ago I had a couple removed by a dermatologist who anesthetised the skin around the tags and whipped the blighters off with an ultra fine scalpel.