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• Method 1 of 5: Scientifically proven remedies
• Method 2 of 5: Using home remedies (not scientifically proven)
• Method 3 of 5: Food medicines (not scientifically proven)
• Method 4 of 5: Try gentler removal methods
• Method 5 of 5: Causes and types of warts
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Warts. It even sounds unpleasant! Warts can be ugly and frustrating, especially because they are difficult to get rid of and not a definitive cure. If you are weighed down by the shame that a wart - on your hand, foot, face, or anywhere - brings, read on to learn the most common ways to get rid of it.

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Method 1 of 5: Scientifically proven remedies

1. Be patient. Warts are caused by HPV (the human papillomavirus), so it may take some time for the immune system to eliminate this virus naturally. Some warts will go away on their own without treatment over time. How much a "lapse" is, however, can vary greatly: for some the warts disappear within a few weeks, for others it takes years. It may therefore be that you prefer to look for a more active treatment. Whichever method you choose, give it time to make it work. Some methods work faster than others. The fastest way to get rid of warts for good is with 100% trichloroacetic acid. The effects of this method are usually visible within 10 days and remain effective forever. In addition, the use of this drug is also the cheapest. It will therefore be discussed later in this article.
2. Use salicylic acid or 100% trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Salicylic acid is the main ingredient in most over-the-counter wart removers. How effective this drug is varies from person to person and may take a few weeks to work. Soak the skin in water for at least 5 minutes, then dab the acid on the skin with a brush. Let it dry. Then let it sit for a day. You can then peel or file it off. Also file away the remaining dead skin cells. Repeat this every 2-3 days. Another, and probably the best, way to get rid of small to medium warts (less than 6mm) is to use a 100% trichloroacetic acid wart remover. These products provide you with everything you need to get rid of all kinds of warts. Depending on the size of the wart, a single application for 20-30 minutes will be sufficient to remove the wart.
3. Use duct tape. Several studies of wart removal have attempted to determine the effectiveness of duct tape. DTOT (Duct Tape Occlusion Therapy) would be able to apply the medication in a targeted manner, as well as cause the actual wart to “suffocate”. One study has shown that the combination of duct tape and a 5% imiquimod cream is an effective way to treat warts. However, it takes a long time (it can take up to 6 months), and most people don't seem to be able to take advantage of it.
4. Apply cantharidin. Ask your doctor about the use of cantharidin. Cantharidin is a fast-acting chemical that burns away the wart. Unfortunately, this method can be quite expensive and cost more than € 400. Some pain may also be experienced. However, the results often show themselves within one day.
   • The doctor applies the cantharidin directly to the wart and then puts a bandage on it. The day after, the bandage is removed and the dead skin cells are removed. If this method has proven ineffective after one treatment, you may need to look for another way - your doctor will make appropriate recommendations.
5. Try liquid nitrogen. Another method your doctor might try is to use liquid nitrogen — also called cryotherapy — to freeze the wart. It may cause some discomfort and take more than one treatment to get rid of the wart completely, but it can be very effective. If it doesn't work, the wart will usually come back bigger. In addition, it will return with larger blood vessels, making subsequent removal nearly impossible.
   • Most pharmacies and drug stores sell over-the-counter freeze treatments to make the wart go away. When using such a product, keep the following in mind:
     • Follow the instructions on the packaging. Your skin should turn from white to red within a few minutes. A blister should also develop just below the wart.
     • After a few days, small black dots should appear under the wart. This indicates that the treatment is working. Resist the temptation to pull the wart off.
     • The wart should fall off on its own. If it doesn't, you should try the treatment again after two weeks. If it doesn't work after three tries, don't try again; then pay a visit to the doctor.
6. Burn the wart off. If other methods prove ineffective, you may need to burn off the wart. This will cause some pain and may lead to scarring. So it is advisable to have it done by a doctor. However, you can try it at home if you are brave enough to do so.
   • Visit a doctor. They can use a laser to burn away the wart. This method is sometimes effective, but should not be attempted until all other methods have failed.
   • Try it at home. Light a match, blow it out, and apply the cup - while it is still hot - to the wart. This results in blistering, which starts the recovery process. Peel off the bandaged layer of skin, apply aloe vera to the wound, and put on a band-aid. Repeat this if necessary. Try this at your own risk. Very dangerous.
7. Have a doctor cut the wart. If in doubt, have the wart removed by a doctor. A doctor can cut these surgically. To prevent infections and to be able to receive a local anesthetic, it is best to have your wart cut by a doctor. A doctor will do this by:
   • Electrosurgery & Curettage. The doctor will burn the wart with an electric current and then cut the wart away. Because the blood vessels remain intact, there is a chance that the wart will return.
   • Lasering. The doctor burns away the wart by means of an intense beam of light.
8. Consider immunotherapy. Your doctor will be able to inform you about this. This form of therapy uses your body's defense systems to attack the wart.
9. Ask your doctor about Veregen. This is a new type of medication that is used in the treatment of genital and other types of warts.
10. Use imiquimod. This is a cream that can be used to treat certain types of warts and skin cancer by stimulating an immune response. It does not cure warts, but it can benefit in combination with other treatments. Ask your doctor about the options.

Method 2 of 5: Using home remedies (not scientifically proven)

1. Encourage antibodies. Apply ice to the wart, sterilize a needle, and insert it a few times. Make sure to penetrate every layer of skin in the wart. By allowing the virus to enter your bloodstream, your body will recognize the wart and fight it. In this way the wart can be removed. This method is extremely effective for some people, especially those with multiple warts; because if you puncture one wart, your body can detect and destroy the other warts on its own.
2. Cover with vitamin C. Crush a vitamin C tablet and add water to make a thick paste. Apply it to the wart and cover the area with a band-aid.
3. Packing with Vitamin E. Break a vitamin E capsule and rub some of the oil on the wart. Cover the wart with a band-aid. Remove the patch at night to allow the area to breathe. Reapply the oil the next morning. Repeat this three times a day.
4. Use hot water and pumice stone. Soak the wart in hot water to soften it. Scrape a piece of pumice stone over the wart until you are level with the actual skin. Grab a cotton swab and put some bleach on it. Hold it against the wart for about 15 minutes (this may sting for a moment). You must wash the area well after rubbing it with bleach.
5. Apply tea tree oil. Dab a little of the oil on the wart and cover the area with a band-aid. Do this for about three weeks in a row.
6. Try castor oil (castor oil, castor oil). The acid in this oil irritates the wart and works best on small, flat warts on the face and hands. Apply the oil to the wart twice a day using a cotton swab.
7. Use aspirin. Grab a few aspirins and crush them. Add a few drops of water to it. Apply the mixture to areas with warts, then put a band-aid on. Let it sit overnight. Aspirin is the ingestible form of salicylic acid. However, it is much cheaper than most commercial creams and lotions.
8. Try some Betadine (iodine). Apply this to the wart and put a band-aid over it. Let them sit for a day or two, then change the patch.
9. Put some toothpaste on the wart and cover the area with a band-aid. Let it sit for a day, and repeat this until the wart is gone.

Method 3 of 5: Food medicines (not scientifically proven)

1. Use a citrus peel. Cut a piece (slightly larger than the wart) off the rind of a lime or lemon and stick it on the wart with a bandage or a piece of tape. Replace the peel every day, and keep the wart covered for as long as possible. After about a week, the wart will come out completely.
2. Using basil. Stick some fresh, crushed basil on the wart using waterproof tape. The leaves of the basil contain virus-killing chemical compounds that destroy the wart.
3. Take garlic capsules. Do this twice a day for several weeks. The warts should start to flake within a week or two. However, take the garlic until the wart disappears. You can also treat the wart with garlic oil; do this once or twice a day for a month.
4. Eat foods that boost the immune system. Garlic, sweet potato, whole grains, sunflower seeds, and rice are good examples.
5. Cutting carrots. Grate a carrot and add enough olive oil to make a pasta. Apply the paste to the wart twice a day for 30 minutes. Do this for about 2-3 weeks.
6. Make a fig mask. Puree a fresh fig and apply it to the wart. Let it sit for about thirty minutes. Do this daily for 2-3 weeks.
7. Using lemon juice. Squeeze some lemon juice on the wart, then cover the wart with sliced ​​onions. Do this every day for half an hour. Keep it up for 2-3 weeks.
8. Put the wart in pineapple juice. Soak your wart in pineapple juice. Pineapple contains a dissolving enzyme.
9. Rub daily with the inside of a banana peel. The potassium can accelerate the wart's disappearance.
10. Tie your wart with a piece of banana peel. Cut a piece of banana peel so that it is slightly smaller than the tape you will be using. Spread the inside of the banana peel on the wart and secure the piece with duct tape. Keep it on the wart for a day before removing it. Repeat this until the wart has been completely removed.
11. Making a curcumin remedy. Curcumin is a turmeric extract that can be found in health food stores. Combine the curcumin, papaya extract, and vitamin E oil.
    • Dab an alcoholic extract of Canadian turmeric on the area around the wart and on the wart itself. This will promote local immune activity.
    • Take a sharp needle and dip it into the curcuine paste. Push the needle into the wart as deeply as possible. Inject more of the paste into the wart. Make several small holes if necessary.
    • Spread the remaining paste over the area around the wart and cover it with tape. This technique is effective in treating flat warts, such as those found on the face and hands. Flat warts are notorious for their persistence, and often remain on the skin after the body has already become resistant to the virus. This will destroy the warts.
12. Use apple cider vinegar. Take a cotton ball (big enough to cover the wart) and let it soak in the vinegar for a while. Put a band-aid over it at night. Keep in mind that this can be quite painful and you will probably dream of salads. Replace the cotton ball daily, and always try to keep a cotton ball on the wart at night. After about a week, the body of the wart will start to flake. You can try to scrape this off gently, and you will be able to observe the healthy flesh underneath. Have the area restored when this process is complete.

Method 4 of 5: Try gentler removal methods

1. Use warm water and sea salt. Soak the wart in warm, salt water for 10-15 minutes to moisten the skin. Scrape the dead skin layers off the wart with nail polish, pumice stone, or a piece of sandpaper with a not too coarse grain. You can also use your fingers, but wash them thoroughly before and after, as warts can easily be spread. Moisten the wart and apply a large grain of sea salt. Put a band-aid on it or a piece of tape. You do this to keep the piece of salt in place. Keep an eye on it for several days. Replace the salt after a shower, or if it comes off.
2. Making a mixture of baking powder. Mix some baking soda and castor oil into a paste and apply to the wart overnight. Cover it with a band-aid. Remove the patch the next morning. Repeat if necessary.
3. Use hot water. Soaking warts on the sole of the foot (plantar warts) in very hot water is effective because it softens the wart and could kill the virus. Make sure the water isn't hot enough to burn you - keep the temperature below 60º Celsius.
4. Use the juice of a daisy. Pick a fresh daisy and break the stem. Apply the milky substance that flows from the trunk to the wart. Repeat this process about three to four times a day. Scrape the wart with a pumice stone to remove the dead skin layers. Do this until the wart disappears.

Method 5 of 5: Causes and types of warts

1. Try to touch the wart as little as possible. Warts are small growths on the body. They are caused by the human papilloma virus and can be spread to other parts of the body.
   • It is also possible to spread the HPV virus through open cuts, sores, and sexual acts.
2. Get to know the different types of warts. Warts come in all shapes and sizes. They usually present themselves as a raised, round or oval growth on the skin.
   • The common wart. These can appear anywhere on the body. Most often they occur on the hands. They have a rough appearance, are round, and are gray-brown in color.
     
     
   • The flat wart. These are mainly found on the face, legs and arms. They are small, flat (as the name implies) warts and can be spread by shaving.
     
     
   • The plantar wart. These grow on the sole of the foot and look like thick patches of skin, with dark spots. These can be extremely painful.
     
     
   • The genital wart. These are usually found near the genitals, between the thighs, or in the vagina and / or anus.
     
     
   • Warts under the nails. These are rough bumps with an uneven surface.
     
     
   • The skin wart. These are usually found around the mouth and nose. They are the same color as the skin and have thread-like protrusions.
     
     

Tips

• Silver-colored duct tape, in combination with apple cider vinegar. Keep the wart covered as much and constantly as possible. This works for a lot of people, and if it does that for you too, you will see results within a few days. The wart usually gets a little harder and darker, and then it will die. You may also benefit from purchasing an over-the-counter wart remover to get rid of the last stubborn patch of wart.
• Avoid swimming / showering in public places without footwear. Warts on the foot are often acquired in these areas. So always take a pair of water shoes, sandals or flip flops with you.
• Keep the wart dry. Wet warts can spread more easily.
• Wash the infected area as often as possible.
• Put a generous amount of salt on the damp part of a plaster and put it over the wart. Repeat this regularly, especially after bathing or showering.
• Some people claim that using an aloe vera gel will get rid of warts within a few days.
• Try to follow most treatments when you go to bed. That way, you won't be tempted to itch or remove the patch.
• Combine different treatment methods to increase the chance of success.
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the only way to reduce the spread of HPV.

Warnings

• Never share your socks, shoes, gloves, razors, and towels. Although warts are not always visible, the virus can be present.
• Dry your wart after washing your hands. Warts are more contagious when wet. Washing your hands reduces the chance that you will pass the virus on to someone else.
• Keep your warts covered with a band-aid.
• If the problem persists and there are no signs of improvement, visit the doctor.
• Burning or freezing warts can leave a permanent scar or perm skin damage.
• The return of warts depends directly on your resilience to the virus.
• Do not use any of these methods on areas where the skin is irritated.Don't do it on areas that are red, have moles; hairy warts, genital warts, warts on face; or, warts on mucous membrane areas such as the lining of the mouth, nose and anus.

Necessities

• Sea salt
• Wart remover
• Duct tape
• Garlic capsules
• A banana peel
• Apple cider vinegar
• Cotton buds / cotton buds
• Band aids
• Matches
• Alcohol or vinegar