HPV or human papillomavirus causes warts to appear on the human body. Treatment is carried out comprehensively, antiviral drugs, immunomodulators to strengthen the immune system and other drugs are prescribed. Removal methods are varied - they use cryodestruction, laser and radio wave intervention. But such procedures require financial investments. 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 limbs. The hands are always visible, they have to be worked on constantly, which creates certain 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 done immediately before bed. During the day, you can simply rub the problem area with garlic; it is not recommended to wet it with water.
For your information, onions also help remove skin growths, but they are less effective than garlic. The vegetable is suitable for patients with more sensitive skin. Used in the same way as garlic.
Folk remedies for warts on the finger (recipes):
- Carefully chew a small piece of propolis and attach it to the tumor overnight. Remove in the morning and repeat the procedure in the evening. Reviews show that in a week you can get rid of any types of warts and papillomas;
- A raw chicken egg is poured with simple vinegar. When the solid surface dissolves, you need to carefully remove it, remove the film and immediately put everything back in place. Add visceral fat to the mix. Stir to obtain a thick and homogeneous mixture. Store in the refrigerator, lubricate the formations twice a day;
- Thyme decoction is used for baths. It is necessary to pour boiling water over 2 tablespoons of the medicinal plant and leave for 15 minutes. Dip the upper limbs in the hot broth and set aside in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It should be emphasized that warts are an external manifestation of human papillomavirus activity. If several neoplasms are present, new growths constantly appear, this indicates extremely weak immunity. Then treatment with folk remedies is necessarily supplemented with antiviral drugs.
Traditional therapy for warts on the feet
Warts that appear on the legs cause a lot of discomfort to the patient, 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 for centuries. Cut the tuber in half and immediately rub the warts. Next, connect the two potato halves and tie them with red thread. Then throw the vegetable away. It is believed that once it rots, all the warts will disappear.
- Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antiviral effects. The procedure should be carried out twice a day, applying a small amount of product to the problem area.
- Castor oil for warts is an effective folk remedy. It is used in several variations. The first method: apply a few drops of oil to the growth and rub the problem area for 15 minutes. Second option: apply 5 to 8 drops on a medical dressing, apply to the wart and leave to act for 12 hours. The duration of treatment is one month.
- Among the popular folk methods used, the "banana treatment method" is popular. You must peel the fruit, then cut it into squares several centimeters long. Apply the outer side of the wart, put garlic paste on it and bandage it.
Important: before using an essential oil for the first time, you must ensure its 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 irritation does not appear on the skin, the use of this folk remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a long process. You cannot pause, otherwise there will be no effect. It should 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 plants for warts
Plants are used everywhere for medicinal purposes, especially to eradicate skin warts. Some herbs contain certain components that destroy the structure of the neoplasm.
Celandine
Celandine is a poisonous plant, but its correct and careful use can cure many pathologies. The installation should be used according to the following algorithm:
- Cut the plant without grabbing the root;
- Squeeze the juice;
- Using a pipette, apply 3 to 4 drops to the problem area;
- Secure 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 facial warts with celandine, as there is a high risk of toxic substances penetrating healthy skin, which will lead to inflammation, hyperemia or burns.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods of treating warts suggest using aloe. This component effectively eliminates growths of any localization. It can be used to remove tumors on arms, legs, décolleté, neck, face, etc.
In 250 ml of plain water you need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda. Dip a cotton ball 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 fixed with a plaster or bandage. It is better to carry out the manipulation before bedtime. Remove the dressing only in the morning. To achieve the desired result, the procedure is carried out daily for a week.
Kalanchoe is applied to the growth three times a day. Secure in the same way as aloe leaves. Reviews note that by the fourth day the wart becomes less visible and begins to dry out.
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 on a herbal basis, which are used as lotions. If fresh plant juice is used, it is applied to the neoplasm 2-3 times a day and during this period you should not wet your hands. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1 month.
Alcoholic tincture against warts:
- Fill a quart pot with fresh flowers;
- Pour alcohol or vodka into it so that the liquid covers the plant components;
- Let homemade medicines infuse for two weeks in the refrigerator.
A compress with alcohol tincture is made 5-6 times a day. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and wrap it with a bandage. After the medicine has dried, the manipulation is repeated. This procedure is repeated until the pathological element is completely eliminated.
Other recipes against skin warts
Treatment of warts with folk remedies is carried out using an infusion made from unripe nuts 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, then filter. Apply as a compress 4 to 6 times a day. The duration of treatment is two weeks.
It's worth knowing: birch tar helps get rid of warts in a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied to the shoot and fixed with a bandage. Do not remove for 6 hours. Repeat every day. After 7 days, no trace of the tumors will remain.
Non-traditional treatment for warts:
- Take a kilo of salt and pour it into an airtight bag. Place your hands in it and rub the skin for 5-7 minutes. Then don't wet your hands for 60 minutes. Repeat the manipulation four days in a row. You need to rub it carefully so as not to hurt the skin. The recipe is suitable for patients who have numerous rashes on their hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps remove tumors from any location. Mix in equal proportions, add a small amount of water to obtain a thick "paste". Form a cake, apply it to the problem area and apply a patch on it. Do it three times a day. The duration of treatment is 5 to 10 days.
Some people recommend using the ashes from a burned match. The recipe is quite unique, but garners many 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 punctually to the wart and secure with adhesive tape. The ashes are renewed every day. Treatment is carried out until the tumor disappears.
The article contains exclusively proven recipes that have positive reviews. However, it should be remembered that all people are different and therefore the effectiveness of the formulation depends on the physiological characteristics of the person and the depth of the skin lesions.