Some people reach for home remedies when prescribed medication doesn’t work, others swear by traditional home treatments as an obvious first choice to deal with their ailments before seeking (or avoiding the cost of) healthcare. Indeed, there are many recorded home remedies for warts so if you are battling warts and are looking for to try a home wart removal method then read on to find the one that will work best for you.
Duct Tape
Duct tape wart removal is probably the most common home remedies for warts and is most effective on warts on fingers or hands simply because it is easy to apply and re-apply the tape to these areas. The method can be used on the feet to but it may be much more difficult to keep the tape in place, especially if you do a lot of walking or are prone to sweaty feet. This process involves applying tape over the wart which some people believe will starve it of oxygen whilst others think that the tape will irritate the wart area to allow the body’s own immune system to attack it. For a more detailed explanation of this approach visit our duct tape warts removal page.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This method of removal can be a little smelly but people have used it for years. Simply apply Vaseline on the healthy skin around the wart to protect it. Soak a cotton wool ball in cider vinegar and place this over the wart. Keep this in place with a plaster or tape overnight. In the morning take off the plaster and cotton wool ball. Allow the wart to be free all day and then repeat the process with the cider vinegar again each night. You need to be patient with all wart removal methods but eventually the wart will become destroyed by the acid in the vinegar.
Caster Oil
This method is carried out in the same way as above but replace the cider vinegar with caster oil. With both of these approaches you may want to consider soaking your wart in warm water prior to application because this will soften the wart and may aid the absorption of the vinegar/oil, possibly speeding up the removal process.
Garlic and Onions
Amongst one of the oldest warts removal home remedies, the basis of the idea of using garlic and onions could be linked to their anti-viral properties. You get warts from the human papilloma virus after all so eating these foodstuffs or applying them directly to the wart could help to fight the virus.
Nail polish
This works on the principle that starving the wart of oxygen will destroy it. It literally is as simple as applying a coat or two of nail polish directly on to the wart. Again you may want to protect the area of skin around the wart with some type of barrier such as Vaseline. Leave the polish on for as long as possible and keep reapplying each time it cracks or wears off. Use a clear or skin colored polish to help make it less obvious and do not use this technique on delicate areas of the body like you face or on male genital warts or vaginal warts. Keep this process up until the wart has been destroyed.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is widely recognised for its healing properties and some people believe that this healing can extend to warts. Break off a little part of the leaf and rub it directly onto your wart. You will need to repeat this every day. With continued use the wart should disappear and it’s thought this could be due to the malic acid in the aloe vera plant leave juice.
Hot water.
There is a train of thought that warts are sensitive to heat so soaking your feet or hands in hot water for 15 minutes every day may help to get rid of them. Take great care with this method to ensure that you do not burn yourself in the process. The water should not be so hot that you cannot stand it. This approach is not recommended for children.
Natural Oils.
Whilst researching home remedies we have discovered several natural remedies for warts that are now available. The 2 best products we discovered were Amoils Heal warts and Dermisil. Amoils uses natural essential oils to reduce the appearance of warts and has some great reviews. It’s gentle to the skin and only a few drops are needed on each application. Dermisil claim to guarantee to eliminate warts without pain or scarring, or harsh treatments using exclusive plant extracts. Dermisil also has great reviews from users and can be used on genital warts. They both provide a 100% natural option for wart removal and could be to answer to getting rid of your warts for good.
Whichever route you choose its best to pick one and stick with it for a while. Once you have gotten rid of your wart, whether it’s by using home remedies for warts or visiting the doctor you need to take precautions to avoid getting another one. Look after your immune system by taking a supplement if necessary. Wash your hands after touching items or objects that many people share such as gym equipment and wear flipflops when at the pool because this is a haven for the HPV virus.
