Warts are harmless yet undesirable growths on the skin surface that are caused by human papillomavirus. They often appear on the face, genital area, or hands. Warts can go away on their own, but this may take months or even years. You
will get numerous ways to get rid of warts on google, like cutting it with a blade or nail cutter, poking it with a needle, etc. Do not try any of these. You will only harm yourself by doing such things at home.
Here are 6 authentic home remedies to treat warts naturally at home. Follow these and see the magic yourself.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
It works so much like salicylic acid and peels away the infected skin. Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties that help in fighting against HPV, the virus that causes warts.
How should you apply cider vinegar on warts?
- Add 2 parts of apple cider vinegar and 1-part water in a bowl and mix them well.
- Now take a cotton ball and soak it with the mixture.
- Put this cotton ball on the wart and cover it with a dressing.
- Leave the mixture on the skin for at least 5-6 hours.
You can also store this mixture in an empty bottle and apply it daily on warts. Always add water to apple cider vinegar. This will reduce the acidity of the vinegar, which will otherwise cause skin irritation.
GARLIC
Garlic has antimicrobial properties due to the presence of allicin. Allicin destroys the enzymes in baleful pathogens.
How to use Garlic against warts?
- Take 1-2 garlic cloves and crush them.
- Mix the crushed garlic with water.
- Apply this mixture on the wart with a cotton ball’s help and cover it with a bandage.
- Leave it for 3-4 hours.
Repeat this remedy for about 3 weeks until the wart disappears completely.
You can also rub garlic clove directly on the wart. Avoid doing it if the wart is on the genital area.
ORANGE PEEL
Do not throw the orange peel in the dustbin if you or your loved ones have warts. All you have to do is take an orange peel and rub it directly on the wart twice a day. The wart will change its color and will fall off.
PINEAPPLE
It consists of bromelain, which is a mixture of enzymes that helps in protein digestion. Bromelain eradicates warts by dissolving proteins in HPV. You can use pineapple either directly on the wart or by applying pineapple juice with a cotton ball on the wart surface. Try this remedy for a week or two until the wart goes off completely.
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera has been used for many skin conditions, i.e., acne, burns, psoriasis, etc. It has anti-viral and antimicrobial properties.
How to apply aloe vera on warts?
- Take a leave from the aloe vera plant.
- Remove the gel from aloe vera.
- Now apply it to the wart and cover the wart with a bandage.
- Leave it for as long as you can.
Try this remedy for 2-3 weeks.
VITAMIN C
The vitamin C remedy is considered highly effective because of its wound healing properties.
How to vitamin C on warts?
- Take 1 vitamin C tablet and crush it.
- Mix the crushed tablet with a small amount of water.
- Apply this paste on the wart, cover it with a bandage, and leave it overnight.
Avoid using these remedies on the genital areas. If you have a wart on the genital areas, please consult your doctor right away!