Wart Removal

Warts are persistent, meaning they may disappear after treatment but will reoccur, usually on the same spot, after some time. This is because wart treatments do not necessary attack the HPV virus, which has attached itself to the skin, but only removes its manifestations, which are the warts.

A number of treatments are available for wart removal. Cheap medications include home remedies like application of cider vinegar or tea extracts which are known to have disinfecting properties. Oils and natural extracts from plants, vegetables and fruits are also traditional home remedies. Self-treatment like burning, scraping and duct-taping are also done by some people.

There are also numerous over-the-counter remedies for wart removal like salicylic acid which produces foamy coating when applied directly to the wart, a proof of its disinfecting property. Other cures like liquid nitrogen used for freezing warts and topical applications like ointments and creams prescribed by dermatologists are readily available in drugstores. For severe and serious wart cases, professional medical treatment like injections, laser surgery or cryosurgery (freezing) is required.

The best way to attack warts is prevention through observance of hygienic practices like regular hand washing, not sharing personal belongings like comb, gloves, hankies, towels, dresses or cosmetics with others, and disinfecting shared paraphernalia like spoons, forks, glasses and cups.

Wart Removal

There are a number of natural methods of wart removal that are in practice for years now. They are mostly self-treatments using natural home remedies with common items found in the kitchen. Home remedies are cheap, easy to find, and easy to apply. However, they could take a longer time to take effect, and the results are not guaranteed. But since they are natural, they are safe to use and ideal for light wart cases and occasional outbreaks.

One popular home treatment is using cider vinegar. Soak a piece of cotton or gauze pad on cider vinegar. Lay the pad over to the affected area and secure with a band-aid or a tape. Change the vinegar dressing every day until the wart becomes black or brown. Stop the treatment and let the wart dry out and disappear.
Another preferred natural wart removal method is garlic, which women's jackets has been in use since the ancient times as an effective strength and immune booster. Skin sterilization using freshly crushed garlic is applied the same way as cider vinegar. Regular intake of garlic vitamins in the form of tablets and capsules also helps.
Light oil massage treatment is also popular because of the oil's natural soothing and healing properties. Lightly coat the affected part with Vitamin A or E oils, fish liver oil or nut oils. Castor oil, tea tree oil and home-made coconut oil can also be used. Be careful not to put heavy pressure on the skin when applying the coat.
The flesh and juices of certain fruits and vegetables are believed to be good alternatives to ointments and creams in treating warts. They include banana (the flesh from the insides of peelings), potato, cucumber and lemon. Natural extracts from plants like Aloe Vera, thistle, berries and figs also works the same way.
Plantar warts are warts on the soles, heels and surrounding areas of the foot. The outbreaks are caused by extreme or constant skin pressure on areas around the foot brought about by activities like standing, jumping or walking. A plantar wart looks like a callous or a small rise of dried, hardened skin or tiny black specks.

Plantar warts on heels are also referred to as "fisheye" due to the fish eye-like crack on the hardened skin layer. When they appear in clusters or groups on the feet (and on hands), they are also called mosaic warts.
The occurrence of plantar warts is also due to wearing tight socks and shoes which pushes back the skin of the soles and heels. Feet perspiration also encourages warts to grow, since they thrive in moist places.
To treat plantar warts and prevent their growth, proper care should be accorded to the feet. Do not strain the feet by overdoing physical activities like sports, training or exercising. Choose well-fitting and comfortable shoes and footwear. Gentle foot massages with attention to the skin should be a regular habit. Dry the feet well after bathing or washing them and always ensure they are moisture and perspiration-free. Apply foot powder and cracked heel treatments.
If plantar warts have already developed, they can be removed through natural remedies and over-the-counter treatments. Surgery, laser or freezing may be required for persistent plantar warts. Like other warts, they may soon reappear after treatment. Severe or clustered plantar warts can be immobilizing because they affect daily activities associated with using the feet like standing, walking or running. That's why when all else fails, consult a podiatrist who will know the best way to treat your foot warts.
Genital warts (condylomata acuminata), also called venereal warts, is a sexually transmitted skin condition attacking the genitalia area and its surrounding areas. It appears as gray, brown or red boils and growths and is highly contagious especially through direct skin contact. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is highly contagious. In men, they occur on the scrotum, along the anus area and the penis shaft. In women, they often attack both the outside and inside of the vagina, the cervix opening and the anus area.

Genital warts may disappear naturally especially if the person has a strong immune system. Like other warts, they may reoccur since the genital wart virus has attached itself to the skin. However, severe cases require immediate and professional medical attention because they may be symptoms of a more serious genital infection or a sexually transmitted disease.
Special care should be given to genital warts because of the sensitivity of the affected parts. They should not be pressed or pricked to avoid bleeding which can lead to serious infections. Likewise, refrain from instances that can transmit them to other areas of the body or to other people, such as touching them or through sexual activity.
Prescriptions to genital warts include topical creams and ointments that boost the immune response to the virus like Imiquimod, Fluorouracil and Sinecatechins; solutions like Podophyllin and Podofilox; application of Trichloroacetic Acid; and injection with Interferon. Professional treatments include freezing or cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation where electric currents are applied to the warts and laser treatment on the lesions.