HPV or human papillomavirus causes warts to appear on the human body. The treatment is carried out comprehensively, antiviral drugs, immunomodulators to strengthen the immune system and other drugs are prescribed. Removal methods are diverse - they use cryodestruction, laser intervention with radio waves. But such procedures require financial investment. That is why many people prefer to use folk remedies for warts, which are no less effective. The downside is that it takes a long time to use.
Traditional treatment of warts on the fingers
Warts can appear anywhere. However, in most clinical manifestations they affect the feet and toes of the upper limbs. Hands are always open for viewing, they have to constantly work, which creates certain inconveniences.
There are many recipes that help to 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 on the affected area. The procedure takes 12 hours, so it is best to do it right before going to bed. During the day, you can simply rub the problem area with garlic, it is not recommended to wet it with water.
FYI, onion also helps to get rid of skin growths but it is less effective than garlic. The vegetable is suitable for those patients whose skin is more sensitive. It is used similarly to garlic.
Folk remedies for warts on the finger (recipes):
- Chew well a small piece of propolis and attach it to the tumor overnight. In the morning, remove and repeat the procedure in the evening. Reviews show that within a week you can get rid of any kind of warts and papillomas;
- A raw chicken egg is poured with ordinary vinegar. When the hard surface dissolves, you need to carefully remove it, remove the film and immediately pour everything back. Add visceral fat to the mix. Stir until a thick, homogeneous mixture is obtained. Store in the refrigerator, lubricate the formations twice a day;
- A decoction of thyme is used for baths. It is necessary to pour 2 tablespoons of the medicinal plant with boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Immerse the upper limbs in the hot broth and leave in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It is recommended to emphasize that warts are an external manifestation of the activity of the human papilloma virus. If there are multiple neoplasms, neoplasms constantly appear, this indicates extremely low immunity. Then the treatment with folk remedies must be supplemented with antiviral drugs.
Traditional therapy for leg warts
Warts that appear on the legs cause a lot of discomfort to the patient, both physically and morally. It is much more difficult to treat growths on the lower limbs, 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 into two parts and immediately rub the warts. Then connect the two potato halves and tie them with a red thread. Then discard the vegetable. It is believed that once it rots, all warts 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 the product to the problem area.
- Castor oil against warts is an effective folk remedy. It is used in several variants. First method: apply a few drops of oil on the growth and rub into the problem area for 15 minutes. Second option: apply 5-8 drops on a medical bandage, apply to the wart and leave for 12 hours. The duration of treatment is one month.
- Among the popular folk methods used, the "banana method of treatment" is popular. You need to peel the fruit, then cut it into squares a few centimeters long. Smear the wart with the outside, put garlic pulp on top and bandage.
Important: before using any essential oil for the first time, you should make sure of its tolerance. To do this, mix a few drops of vegetable oil and 2 drops of essential oil, apply the mixture to the elbow crease. If no skin irritation occurs, then the use of this folk remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a long process. You can't 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 positive dynamics are not observed within a week, it is recommended to choose another treatment option.
Medicinal herbs for warts
Plants are used everywhere for medicinal purposes, including removing skin warts. Some herbs include certain components that destroy the structure of the neoplasm.
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Celandine is a poisonous plant, but its correct and careful use helps to cure many pathologies. The plant should 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;
- 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 warts on the face using celandines, as there is a high risk of toxic substances getting into healthy skin, which will lead to inflammation, hyperemia or burns.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods of treating warts involve the use of aloe. This component effectively gets rid of growths of any location. It can be used to remove tumors on the arms, legs, neckline, neck, face, etc.
You need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda in 250 ml of plain water. Dip a cotton swab 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 patch or bandage. It is better to perform the manipulation before going to bed. Remove the bandage only in the morning. To get the desired result, the procedure is carried out every day for a week.
Kalanchoe is smeared on the growth three times a day. Fasten in the same way as the aloe leaves. Reviews note that already on the fourth day, the wart becomes less noticeable and begins to dry.
Dandelion
Dandelion helps to get rid of many skin diseases. You can use fresh juice from the plant to treat warts. Alcoholic tinctures are also prepared on the basis of the herb, which are used as lotions. If fresh juice from the plant is used, then 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 quart jar with fresh flowers;
- Pour alcohol or vodka into it so that the liquid covers the plant components;
- Insist the home remedy 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 with a bandage. After the medicine dries, the manipulation is repeated again. This procedure is repeated until the pathological element is completely eliminated.
Other recipes for skin warts
Treatment of warts with folk remedies is carried out using an infusion based on unripe walnuts and kerosene. You need to grind two handfuls of soft-shelled nuts using a meat grinder, put them in a 3-liter jar and fill them with kerosene. It is left for 20 days, after which it is filtered. It is applied as a compress 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks.
It is worth knowing: birch tar helps to get rid of warts within a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied to the growth and fixed with a plaster. Do not remove for 6 hours. Repeat every day. After 7 days, not a trace of the tumors will remain.
Unconventional treatment of warts:
- Take one kilogram of salt and pour it into a tight bag. Put your hands in it and rub the skin for 5-7 minutes. After that, don't get your hands wet for 60 minutes. Repeat the manipulation four days in a row. You need to rub it carefully so as not to injure the skin. The recipe is suitable for patients who have a lot of rashes on the hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps to get rid of tumors of any location. Mix in equal proportions, add a small amount of water to make a thick "dough". Form a cake, apply to the problem area and put a patch on top. Do it three times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
Some people recommend using ashes from a burnt match. The recipe is quite unique, but has many positive reviews. Remove the sulfur heads and burn the matches completely. Mix the powder with a small amount of water until it forms a thick paste. Apply to the wart in a spot and secure with a band-aid. The ash is renewed every day. Therapy is carried out until the tumor disappears.
The article contains extremely proven recipes that have positive reviews. However, it should be remembered that all people are different, so the effectiveness of the formulation depends on the physiological characteristics of the person and the depth of skin damage.