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 various - they use cryodestruction, laser, radio wave intervention. But such a procedure requires financial investment. Therefore, 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 for warts on fingers
Warts can appear anywhere. However, in most clinical presentations, it affects the upper legs and fingers. Hands are always open to see, they have to always work, which creates certain difficulties.
There are many recipes that help solve the problem 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. This procedure takes 12 hours, so it's best to do it right before bed. During the day, you can only rub the problem area with garlic, it is not recommended to wet it with water.
For your information, onion also helps to remove skin growth, but it is less effective than garlic. This vegetable is suitable for patients whose skin is more sensitive. Used in the same way as garlic.
Folk remedies for warts on fingers (recipe):
- Chew a small piece of propolis thoroughly and attach it to the tumor overnight. 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 simple vinegar. When the solid surface dissolves, you need to carefully remove it, remove the film, and immediately pour everything back. Add visceral fat to the mixture. Stir to get a thick and homogeneous mixture. Store in the refrigerator, lubricate the formation twice a day;
- A decoction of thyme is used for bathing. It is necessary to pour boiling water over 2 tablespoons of medicinal plants and leave for 15 minutes. Dip the upper limb into the hot broth and keep it in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It is advisable to emphasize that warts are an external manifestation of human papillomavirus activity. If there are several neoplasms, new growths always appear, this indicates a very low immunity. Then treatment with folk remedies must be supplemented with antiviral drugs.
Traditional therapy for warts on the legs
Warts that appear on the legs cause a lot of discomfort to the patient, both physical and moral. It is more difficult to treat growths on the lower part of the legs, 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 potato into two parts and immediately rub the wart. Next, connect the two parts of the potato and tie with red thread. Then discard the vegetables. It is believed that when it rots, all 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 the 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 oil to the growth and apply to the problem area for 15 minutes. Second option: apply 5-8 drops to a medical bandage, apply to the wart, and leave for 12 hours. The treatment period is one month.
- Among the popular folk methods used, the "banana treatment method" is popular. You need to peel the fruit, then cut it into squares a few centimeters long. Apply the outer part to the wart, put garlic paste on it, and wrap it.
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 your elbows. If irritation does not appear on the skin, then the use of this folk remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a long process. You can't rest, otherwise there will be no effect. It should be noted that one 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.
Herbal medicine for warts
The plant is used everywhere for medicinal purposes, including to eradicate warts on the skin. Some herbs include certain components that destroy the structure of neoplasms.
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 grabbing the roots;
- Squeeze the juice;
- Using a pipette, apply 3-4 drops to the problem area;
- Secure everything above with masking tape;
- After a quarter of an hour, remove the patch and repeat the procedure;
- In total, juice is used up to 6 times a day;
- Treatment lasts for 4 days.
Note: It is not recommended to remove warts on the face using celandine, because there is a high risk of toxic substances getting into healthy skin, which will cause inflammation, hyperemia or burning.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods for treating warts suggest using aloe vera. This component effectively eliminates the growth of any localization. It can be used to remove tumors on the arms, legs, décolleté, neck, face, etc.
In 250 ml of plain water you need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda. Dip a cotton pad into the solution and lubricate the affected area. After washing, aloe leaves are cut lengthwise, the juicy part is applied to the wart, and secured with a plaster or bandage. It is better to carry out the manipulation before going to bed. Remove the bandage only in the morning. To get the desired results, the procedure is carried out every day for one week.
Kalanchoe is used for growth three times a day. Fasten in the same way as the aloe leaf. Reviews note that already on the fourth day the warts become less noticeable and begin to dry.
Dandelions
Dandelion helps get rid of many skin diseases. To treat warts, you can use the fresh juice of the plant. Alcoholic tinctures are also prepared based on herbs, which are used as lotions. If fresh plant juice is used, then it is applied to neoplasms 2-3 times a day, during this period, you should not wet your hands. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1 month.
Alcohol stain against warts:
- Fill a quart jar with fresh flowers;
- Pour alcohol or vodka into it so that the liquid covers the plant components;
- Put the homemade medicine for two weeks in the refrigerator.
Compresses with alcohol tincture are made 5-6 times a day. Apply a little on a cotton pad and wrap with a bandage. When the medicine has dried, the manipulation is repeated again. This procedure is repeated until the pathological elements are completely eliminated.
Other recipes for skin warts
Treatment of warts with folk remedies is carried out using an infusion based on walnuts and unripe kerosene. You need to grind two handfuls of soft-shelled peanuts using a meat grinder, put them in a 3-liter jar, and fill with kerosene. Leave for 20 days, then strain. Apply as a compress 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks.
Be aware: birch tar helps get rid of warts within a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied to the growth and fixed with the help of a band. Do not remove for 6 hours. Repeat every day. After 7 days, no trace of the tumor remained.
Non-traditional wart treatment:
- Take a kilogram of salt and pour it into 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 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 their hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps remove tumors in any location. Mix in equal proportions, adding a little water to make a thick "dough". Form a cake, apply it to the problem area, and place the patch on it. Do it three times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
Some people recommend using ashes from burning matches. The recipe is quite unique, but has many positive reviews. Remove the sulfur head and burn the match completely. Mix the powder with a little water until a thick paste is obtained. Apply to the wart as directed and secure with adhesive tape. The ashes are 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 everyone is different, so the effectiveness of the formulation depends on the physiological characteristics of a person and the depth of skin damage.