Ideas For Safe And Natural Wart Removal
Natural wart removal will save you the expense of visiting a dermatologist or podiatrist to have them burned off with a laser, or frozen with nitrogen. Warts, which are caused by the HPV virus, are harmless growths that develop in clusters on the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body but are more common on the face, hands, arms, knees, and feet. People who often go outdoors barefoot are prone to them.
They look like tiny cauliflowers and are rough in texture. The color is usually a combination of pink, red, and brown. This color is from the capillaries that give the warts nutrients. If left untreated, they can spread into very large, unsightly clusters. While there are many over-the-counter treatments, often the best results are home remedies. Let's look at some tried and tested solutions.
Apart from having a multitude of health benefits, tea tree oil can eradicate warts. It can prevent infection because it is a strong antiseptic. As soon as it is applied, it begins to attack the virus while soothing the skin. For best results, use a top quality product. Dampen a cotton pad with the oil and dab the warts twice a day. Within ten days, they should be gone.
The efficacy of duct tape for warts has been recognized for many years. Cut some and tape it over the warts fairly tightly. It will suffocate them and make the skin softer which enables the bumps to fall away. Peel the tape off carefully when removing it.
Garlic has a multitude of health benefits, from preventing hair loss to lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure. It's also an excellent cure for warts. Peel one clove and cut it in half. Rub the affected area with the cut section several times a day.
Apple vinegar is another useful solution. Throughly wet a cotton ball with the vinegar and bandage it over the bumps. Do not take it off when you sleep at night. Apply a freshly soaked ball every day. You can also do this with pharmaceutical alcohol or lime juice.
Onions have the same astringent and antibacterial properties as garlic. The following recipe is apparently infallible. The ingredients are one onion and white (not brown) vinegar. Peel and cut the onion into thin slices and marinate them for 12 hours in a bowl of vinegar. Cover the growths with a slice and use duct tape to keep it in position. Make sure that it is airtight.
Some fruit extracts like grapefruit, pineapple, and papaya have natural wart removal properties. A drop of an extract from one of these should be applied on the warts and covered with a banana peel (yellow side facing outwards). Twice a day, replace the peel with a new one. All these fruits have a particular enzyme that has been successful in clearing up a variety of skin blemishes. You cannot prevent wants, but you can take some defensive measures. Always wear shoes when going outdoors. Wash any scratches or cuts immediately with an antiseptic soap.