Previously, small children were warned not to touch the frogs in the ponds. Adults told them that warts might appear because of this. However, modern science has long known that frogs are not to blame for anything. The main cause of the appearance of warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is transmitted from the patient to healthy, not only through direct contact, but also through the use of the same household items. Since this is a fairly common problem, the removal of warts at home is becoming more common. However, before you engage in self-medication, it is better to consult with a qualified doctor.
General information
Once in the environment, the human papillomavirus continues to live for two to three hours. Usually this is quite enough for someone to pick him up. Most often, infection occurs in public places (in baths, pools, gyms and even in the subway, where everyone holds onto the handrails). Moreover, it is quite difficult to determine when exactly everything happened, because the incubation period of the virus can reach eight months. Fortunately, often one tactile contact is not enough. In order for the virus to cause the appearance of warts (or papillomas), special conditions are necessary: the presence of microdamages on the skin, reduced immunity, increased sweating of the extremities. Neoplasms can occur on the arms, legs, face and more.
Why is everyone in such a hurry to get rid of them?
Unfortunately, warts can linger on the skin for a long time. These growths, although they do not pose a danger to human health, look very ugly. In addition, in some cases, they can cause physical discomfort. So, for example, growths on the feet interfere with sports. If they appeared on the face, then it is quite difficult to deal with the resulting psychological discomfort.
Fortunately, in folk medicine there are a huge number of ways to carry out the removal of warts at home. Many of them really allow you to achieve the desired effect. This is largely due not only to the effectiveness of the methods, but also to the fact that about two-thirds of the growths independently pass within a year after the appearance.
Celandine
It is this simple plant that is very effective in the fight against papillomas. Many people remember yellow flowers from childhood. Celandine is great for removing warts on the finger, despite the fact that the skin of the hands is quite tender. It includes:
- Nitrogen.
- Alkaloids.
- Acetic and citric acids.
- Vitamins A and C.
- Flavonoids.
The unique combination of the above components contributes to the fact that the removal of warts with celandine most often ends successfully. It disinfects the surface of the skin well, further preventing the spread of infections. In addition to disinfection, it relieves inflammation and reduces the severity of pain.
One drop of celandine is applied clearly to the neoplasm. Contact with healthy skin should be avoided. Within a few days, the papilloma will begin to decrease and will soon disappear. You can also additionally wipe the affected area with the juice of a freshly picked plant several times a day. The duration of treatment is approximately two weeks.
When removing warts, celandine must be very careful, as you can get a burn. In addition, before using this tool, it is best to consult a dermatologist.
Superchistotel
Despite the name, in this pharmacy product there is no juice of the aforementioned plant. The drug got its name to a greater extent because of its properties. It contains sodium and potassium hydroxides. This solution has a very high efficiency, if we compare not only with folk, but also with drugs. However, in the case of using Superchistotel, the risk of scar formation is very high, which will remain for life.
To avoid getting burns, you need to carefully read the instructions before use. The drug is gently applied one drop to each neoplasm. If everything goes away without complications and side effects, then you can get rid of papillomas in just one day.
Thyme
This herb is often used to remove warts at home. It is especially effective against papillomas in the hands. In order to prepare a decoction, the following ingredients will be required:
- A glass of grass.
- 2 liters of boiling water.
It is important that he infuse for at least two hours. After that, you need to warm it up and soar your hands in it. The broth used once can be applied twice. The procedure should be repeated no more than once every two days. In order for thyme to be even more effective, you need to first steam out the skin of the hands. On average, such treatment takes about 10 days.
Vinegar
It is believed that with this tool you can get rid of warts in just a few days. To do this, a cotton swab, previously moistened in apple cider vinegar, is applied to the growth. It can be attached to the skin in any convenient way. After 20 minutes, the cotton swab should be removed or replaced. You can also drip the remedy onto the papillomas from the pipette every day before bedtime until they disappear completely.
When removing warts with vinegar should be as cautious as possible. Since acid is very corrosive, burns can easily be obtained. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to pre-treat the skin around the neoplasm with a fat cream or petroleum jelly.
Bow
This folk remedy for removing warts can be found in the kitchen of absolutely any housewife. For the procedure, you need half the onion, which is soaked in vinegar for an hour. After that, the vegetable is fixed on the skin in any convenient way and is left like this all night. In the morning, the place to which the onions were applied should be spread with vegetable oil. It is noteworthy that this recipe is quite effective against almost all types of warts.
Garlic
This method is so effective that it is suitable even for rough skin on the legs. Stops need to be steamed in advance. A sliced clove of garlic is superimposed on the neoplasm and fixed with an adhesive plaster. Almost immediately, a rather severe burning sensation occurs. If you want to get rid of the papilloma as soon as possible, you will have to endure it. After that, the patch is removed, and the treated area is thoroughly washed with water. Removing warts at home using garlic usually allows you to get rid of growths in just a week.
Propolis
This is a fairly effective method that requires careful steaming of the skin. To eliminate the neoplasms, you need a softened piece of propolis. It is fixed directly to the wart. The exposure time is half an hour.
Rowan
The wart removal procedure will require fresh berry. Rowan is applied to the problem area by analogy with garlic: it should be fixed exactly in the area of the neoplasm. If the procedure is repeated every day, then soon the wart will disappear by itself.
However, it is worth noting that in the place where she was, a small dimple may appear. Soon she will heal, leaving no residue. Places where it is not possible to fix the berries with a band-aid (for example, a face) can simply be carefully treated with rowan juice.
Salicylic acid
This is a widely known and affordable wart remover. Today, salicylic acid can be purchased at absolutely any pharmacy. It actively softens the tissue of neoplasms. This allows you to easily remove the growth with a file or pumice.
However, you must act as carefully as possible so as not to severely injure the tissue. Among other things, salicylic acid penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, thereby preventing the spread of any infections. For more convenient use, special pharmacy plasters based on it, which are glued to the growths, are presented.
Essential oils
As you know, they all have a very high concentration, so it is recommended to use them with caution. As an effective tool for removing warts, you can take essential oil of tea tree, eucalyptus or thyme. They should be smeared with neoplasms several times during the day. This technique is good in that it is suitable for people of any age. At the same time, essential oils help to cope with multiple neoplasms.
Applicator pen
Currently, there are many methods for removing warts. If for some reason you do not want to use folk remedies, then you can try specialized ones. Cryotherapy is one of the most effective methods for removing skin tumors today. She has a "home" counterpart - the Wartner pen-applicator. It can be purchased at almost any pharmacy.
After the drug gets on the skin, the surface tissues instantly freeze. As a result, the neoplasm begins to necrotic. Within three days after application, a small bubble forms in the place where the wart was. It should not be touched, since it performs protective functions and is a guarantee that the infection will not get into the wound. After some time, the bubble settles, and a hard crust appears in its place. A neoplasm usually disappears on its own within three to ten days. Initially, the treated area acquires a lighter shade, but soon merges with the skin tone.
It is important to note that the Wartner applicator pen can be used to remove only those warts whose size does not exceed 6-7 mm. If the neoplasm is larger, or there are a lot of papillomas, then you should first consult with a dermatologist.
Effects
When a person, far from medicine, thinks about removing warts, methods can be chosen far from the safest. Often the inept use of folk remedies leads to the formation of burns, scars and scars. If they have already appeared, then it is not possible to completely get rid of them. All that can be done is to help make them less visible. In particular, this often happens after using celandine. In addition to the fact that after using it, a burn may remain, he does not always cope with a wart.
There are cases when the neoplasm remains in the same place or grows again after it disappears. If the wart is removed incorrectly, the consequences will not be long in coming: non-healing wounds may form. Their treatment, as a rule, is long and difficult. Moreover, with non-compliance with the rules of care, pus may begin to stand out. In the case of the formation of warts in the intimate areas (in the perineum, in the genital area, under the mammary glands), home treatment is strictly prohibited. If disturbing symptoms appear after removal of the papilloma, you should consult a qualified doctor as soon as possible.
Finally
Despite the fact that home-based methods for removing warts are available and widespread, it is better to prevent the appearance of growths. For this, attention must be paid to preventive measures. Most of all, people with a weakened immune system and various injuries on the skin (cuts, cracks, scratches, and so on) are at risk of picking up warts. In this regard, it is worth restricting “personal contacts” with strangers (handshakes and other contacts).
In public places, wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect them with detergents. It is strongly not recommended to use someone else's shoes, underwear and socks, personal hygiene items. It is also worth strengthening your immunity and leading a healthy lifestyle.