HPV or human papillomavirus causes the appearance of warts on the human body. Treatment is carried out comprehensively, antiviral drugs, immunomodulators to strengthen the immune system and other medications are prescribed. Removal methods are varied - they use cryodestruction, laser and radio wave intervention. But such procedures require financial investment. Therefore, many people prefer to use folk remedies for warts, which are no less effective. The downside is that they take a long time to use.
Traditional treatment for warts on fingers
Warts can appear anywhere. However, in most clinical presentations they affect the feet and fingers of the upper extremities. The hands are always open to view, they need to be worked constantly, which creates some inconveniences.
There are many recipes that help you solve the problem yourself at home. The most commonly recommended use is garlic. It is used in the form of a paste or applied in a thin layer to the affected area. The procedure takes 12 hours, so it is best to do it right before bed. During the day, simply rub the problem area with garlic; it is not recommended to wet it with water.
For your information, onion also helps eliminate skin growths, but it is less effective than garlic. The vegetable is recommended for patients with more sensitive skin. Used in a similar way to garlic.
Folk remedies for warts on fingers (recipes):
- Chew a small piece of propolis well and apply it to the tumor overnight. Remove in the morning and repeat the procedure at night. Reviews show that in a week you can get rid of any types of warts and papillomas;
- A raw chicken egg is served with plain vinegar. When the solid surface dissolves, you need to carefully remove it, remove the film and immediately pour everything back. Add visceral fat to the mix. Stir until you obtain a thick and homogeneous mixture. Store in the refrigerator, lubricate the formations twice a day;
- Thyme decoction is used in baths. It is necessary to pour boiling water over 2 tablespoons of the medicinal plant and leave for 15 minutes. Immerse the upper limbs in the hot broth and keep them in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It is advisable to emphasize that warts are an external manifestation of the activity of the human papillomavirus. If there are multiple neoplasms, new growths constantly appear, which indicates extremely low immunity. Then treatment with folk remedies is necessarily supplemented with antiviral drugs.
Traditional therapy for foot warts
Warts that appear on the legs cause the patient a lot of discomfort, both physical and moral. It is much more difficult to treat growths on the lower extremities, so a lot of patience is required from the patient.
You can get rid of warts using folk remedies in the following ways:
- Using potatoes is an old method, proven over the centuries. Cut the tuber into two parts and immediately rub the warts. Then connect the two potato halves and tie them with red thread. Then throw away the vegetable. It is believed that once it rots, all warts will disappear.
- Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antiviral effects. The procedure must be carried out twice a day, applying a small amount of the product to the problem area.
- Castor oil against warts is an effective folk remedy. It is used in several variations. The first method: apply a few drops of oil to the dough and rub it into the problem area for 15 minutes. Second option: apply 5 to 8 drops to a medical bandage, apply to the wart and leave for 12 hours. The duration of treatment is one month.
- Among the popular methods used, the "banana method of treatment" is popular. You need to peel the fruit and cut it into squares several centimeters long. Apply it to the outside of the wart, put garlic paste on top and bandage it.
Important: before using any essential oil for the first time, you need to ensure your tolerance. To do this, mix a few drops of vegetable oil and 2 drops of essential oil, apply the mixture to the crook of your elbow. If skin irritation does not appear, the use of this folk remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a time-consuming process. You cannot take breaks, otherwise there will be no effect. It must be remembered that a recipe helps someone quickly, but for some it is not suitable at all. If no positive dynamics are observed within a week, it is recommended to choose another treatment option.
Medicinal herbs for warts
Plants are used everywhere for medicinal purposes, including to eradicate skin warts. Some herbs include certain components that destroy the structure of the neoplasm.
Celandine
Celandine is a poisonous plant, but its correct and careful use helps to cure many pathologies. The plant must be used according to the following algorithm:
- Cut the plant without grabbing the root;
- Squeeze the juice;
- Using a pipette, apply 3-4 drops to the problem area;
- Fix everything on top with adhesive tape;
- After a quarter of an hour, remove the patch and repeat the procedure;
- In total, the juice is applied up to 6 times a day;
- The treatment lasts 4 days.
Note: It is not recommended to remove warts on the face with celandine, as there is a high risk of toxic substances getting on healthy skin, which can cause inflammation, hyperemia or burns.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods of treating warts suggest using aloe vera. This component effectively eliminates growths in any location. It can be used to remove tumors on arms, legs, décolleté, neck, face, etc.
In 250 ml of ordinary water you need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda. Dip a cotton pad in the solution and lubricate the affected area. After washing, the aloe leaf is cut lengthwise, the juicy side is applied to the wart and secured with a plaster or bandage. It is best to carry out the manipulation before bed. Remove the bandage only in the morning. To obtain the desired result, the procedure is carried out every day for a week.
Kalanchoe is applied to growth three times a day. Attach in the same way as aloe vera leaves. Reviews note that already on the fourth day the wart becomes less noticeable and begins to dry.
Dandelion
Dandelion helps get rid of many skin diseases. To treat warts, you can use the fresh juice of the plant. Alcohol tinctures are also prepared based on the herb, which are used as lotions. If fresh plant juice is used, it is applied to the neoplasm 2-3 times a day, during this period you should not wet your hands. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1 month.
Alcohol tincture against warts:
- Fill a vase with fresh flowers;
- Pour alcohol or vodka so that the liquid covers the plant components;
- Infuse home remedy for two weeks in the refrigerator.
A compress with alcohol tincture is done 5-6 times a day. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and wrap with a bandage. As soon as the medicine dries, the manipulation is repeated again. This procedure is repeated until the pathological element is completely eliminated.
Other recipes for skin warts
Warts are treated with folk remedies using an infusion made from green walnuts and kerosene. You need to grind two handfuls of soft-shelled nuts using a meat grinder, place them in a 3-liter jar and fill them with kerosene. Leave for 20 days and then filter. Apply as a compress 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks.
Worth knowing: birch tar helps get rid of warts in a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied to vegetation and fixed with a bandage. Do not remove for 6 hours. Repeat every day. After 7 days, there will be no trace of the tumors left.
Non-Traditional Wart Treatment:
- Take a kilogram of salt and place it in a tight bag. Put your hands in it and rub your skin for 5-7 minutes. So don't get your hands wet for 60 minutes. Repeat the manipulation for four days in a row. You need to rub carefully so as not to hurt the skin. The recipe is recommended for patients who have a lot of diaper rash on their hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps eliminate tumors in any location. Mix in equal proportions, add a little water to make a thick "dough". Form a cake, apply it to the problem area and place a patch on top. Do this three times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
Some people recommend using burnt match ash. The recipe is quite original, but it has a lot of positive reviews. Remove the sulfur heads and burn the matches completely. Mix the powder with a little water until you get a thick paste. Apply to the wart pointwise and secure with adhesive tape. Ash renews himself every day. Therapy is carried out until the tumor disappears.
The article contains exclusively proven recipes with positive reviews. However, it is necessary to remember that everyone is different, therefore the effectiveness of the formulation depends on the physiological characteristics of the person and the depth of damage to the skin.