subject: A Quick Plantar Wart Removal Method [print this page] Warts on the soles of your feet are called plantar warts. These warts can be very painful because of the pressure applied to them when you walk. If they are not treated these warts can grow and spread because the virus that causes warts thrives in a warm moist environment. Keep reading to learn more about plantar wart removal.
If money is not a problem you can have your doctor treat your plantar warts. This is a simple procedure that can be done in the office. He can paint your plantar warts with a chemical that will dissolve them. If he doesn't use the chemical, he may use liquid nitrogen and freeze the warts off. Sometimes, if the plantar warts are severe, you may have to have them surgically removed.
If you are too embarrassed to visit your doctor, or if you don't have the money for an office call, you can try a home remedy for plantar wart removal. Nail polish can be used to get rid of your warts. Simply paint the warts with nail polish making sure you cover the warts completely. Let the polish dry naturally or you can use a blow dryer. Leave the nail polish in place for several days. The reason this works is because you have cut off the oxygen supply to the plantar warts. This will cause them to dry up and fall off.
Apple cider vinegar is another home remedy you can use to get rid of your warts. This method is simple but effective. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it to your plantar warts. Hold the cotton ball in place with tape or a band aid. Do this each night before you go to bed, and you should see your warts drying up and falling off after a few days.
Plantar wart removal can be tough if you have a lot of warts on your feet. In this case, nail polish and apple cider vinegar may not be the best way to get rid of your warts. A good idea would be to purchase a great homeopathic wart remover lotion to treat your warts. These lotions are very effective and easy to use.