HPV or human papillomavirus causes the appearance of warts on the human body. The treatment is carried out comprehensively, antiviral drugs, immunomodulators to strengthen the immune system and other medications are prescribed. Removal methods are different - they use cryodestruction, laser, radio wave interference. 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 toes of the upper extremities. The hands are always open to be seen, they have to be worked on constantly, which creates some discomfort.
There are many recipes that help solve the problem at home by yourself. The most 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 lasts 12 hours, so it is best to do it right before bed. During the day, you can simply rub the problem area with garlic; wetting it with water is not recommended.
FYI, onions also help remove skin growths, but they are less effective than garlic. Vegetables are suitable for those patients whose skin is more sensitive. It is used in the same way as garlic.
Folk remedies for finger warts (recipes):
- Chew a small piece of propolis thoroughly and attach it to the tumor at night. Remove in the morning and repeat the procedure in the evening. Reviews show that within a week you can get rid of any type of warts and papillomas;
- A raw chicken egg is poured with plain vinegar. When the solid surface dissolves, you need to carefully remove it, remove the film and immediately pour everything again. Add visceral fat to the mix. Mix to get 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 add 2 tablespoons of the medicinal plant to boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Immerse the upper limbs in the hot liquid and keep them in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It is advisable to note that warts are an external manifestation of human papillomavirus activity. If multiple neoplasms appear, new growths constantly appear, this indicates extremely low immunity. Then the treatment with folk remedies is necessarily supplemented with antiviral drugs.
Traditional therapy for leg 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 tubers in two and immediately rub the warts. Then we connect the two halves of the potatoes and tie with red thread. Then throw in the vegetables. It is believed that after 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 against warts is an effective folk remedy. It is used in several variations. The first method: apply a few drops of growing oil and rub it on the problem area for 15 minutes. The second option: apply 5-8 drops to a medical bandage, apply to the wart and leave for 12 hours. The duration of treatment is one month.
- Among the popular folk methods used, the "banana treatment method" is popular. You have to peel the fruits and then cut them into squares a few centimeters long. Apply the outer side to the wart, put the garlic paste on top and bandage.
Important: before using any 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 bend of your elbow. If irritation does not appear on the skin, then the use of this popular remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a long process. You can't take a break, otherwise it won't work. It should be remembered that a prescription 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 the eradication of warts on the skin. 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 touching the root;
- Squeeze the juice;
- Using a pipette, apply 3-4 drops to the problem area;
- Secure everything on top with duct 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 celandine, as there is a high risk that toxic substances will enter healthy skin, which will lead to inflammation, hyperemia or burns.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods for treating warts suggest the use of aloe. This component effectively gets rid of any localization spikes. It can be used to remove tumors on the arms, legs, décolleté, neck, face, etc.
In 250 ml of ordinary water you need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and dab the affected area. After washing, aloe leaves are cut lengthwise, the liquid part is placed on the wart and fixed with a plaster 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 applied to growth three times a day. Pin it in the same way as the aloe leaves. Reviews note that already on the fourth day, the wart becomes less visible and begins to dry.
Dandelion
Dandelion helps to get rid of many skin diseases. To treat warts, you can use the fresh juice of the plant. On the basis of the herb, alcohol tinctures are also prepared, which are used as creams. If fresh plant juice 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 ingredients of the plant;
- Put the homemade medicine for two weeks in the refrigerator.
A compress with alcohol solution is made 5-6 times a day. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and wrap with a bandage. After the medicine has dried, 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 nuts and kerosene. You need to grind two handfuls of soft-shelled walnuts using a meat grinder, put them in a 3-liter jar and fill them with kerosene. Leave for 20 days, then filter. Apply as a compress 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks.
It is worth knowing: birch tar helps to remove warts within a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied in increments 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 of warts:
- Take a kilogram of salt and put it in a tight bag. Put your hands in it and rub the skin for 5-7 minutes. Then do not wet your hands for 60 minutes. Repeat the manipulation for four consecutive days. You must rub it carefully so as not to damage the skin. The recipe is suitable for patients who have a lot of redness on their hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps to get rid of tumors of any place. Mix in equal proportions, add a small amount of water to make a thick "dough". Form a cake, apply it to the problem area and place a piece of soil on top. Do it three times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
Some people recommend using ash from a burning match. The recipe is quite unique, but it has many positive reviews. Remove the sulfur heads and burn the matches completely. Mix the powder with a small amount of water until a thick paste is obtained. Apply to the wart in the direction of the point and secure with adhesive tape. Grace is renewed every day. Therapy 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, so the effectiveness of the formulation depends on the physiological characteristics of the person and the depth of skin damage.