subject: Know Safe and Effective Wart Remedies [print this page] Know Safe and Effective Wart Remedies Know Safe and Effective Wart Remedies
Wart the word itself spells embarrassing, repugnant and many other disgusting adjectives you can think of. Discovering wart remedies becomes the pursuit of anyone who has warts. Since warts are the product of a virus, they give the impression that a person has poor personal cleanliness practices. Naturally no one wants the negative stigma surrounded by having warts. Not only that, but we don't want to "give an arm and a leg" on wart remedies to get rid of the warts.Enquiring minds want to know: How did I get these warts? Can I be wart free? What wart remedies are available?The following is what you need to know about avoiding and/or caring for your warts.Warts- in the science world are known as a verruca, are cauliflower-like skin growths that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus thrives on the skin and mucous membranes.Watch out! These viruses are easily shared by direct contact with an infected person. So if you don't want warts on you, be very careful when you are in direct contact with a wart-infected person.Warts are harmless and will eventually go away. However, it can take a long time for them to completely fall off without treatment. When you have warts that are located on areas that rub up against another surface such as plantar warts (warts that are located on the soles of your feet), there is a need for them to be removed to get rid of the pain these warts cause.Since "a normal" wart is not as obnoxious as the others, OTC creams and solutions are a popular choice of treatment. These OTC solutions are usually rich in salicylic acid and you can procure them in your local pharmacy. You will find them in the form of pre-treated pads or ointments and treat warts, acne and other skin blemishes. This kind of wart removal remedy can take several days of repeated application. This treatment may also cause moderate to severe irritation depending on how sensitive your skin is.Another OTC treatment that is getting quite a bit of attention lately is the cryogenic kit. This is a do-it-yourself application that uses freezing chemicals. The chemical is applied directly on the wart; causing the frozen wart to fall off. The do-it-yourself cryogenic procedure will generally cost you about 20 USD.Last, but certainly not least the wart removal remedy that I'm going describe will cost you almost nothing and is natural. These are called Home RemediesHome remedies, properly applied, will solve your wart annoyances naturally and will be kind to your budget.You can remove warts naturally with the use of apple cider vinegar, pineapple and other ingredients that are highly acidic. The acidic content in vinegar, pineapple etc. causes the wart to fall off in about a week. Another home remedy that might surprise you if you haven't heard about it yet is the use of Duct Tape. If you are cautious, get better informed. Many people have used home remedies to eliminate their warts and are very satisfied with the results.I am sure you are eager to know more about this natural method of wart removal; you can get more information in e-books and short courses online.
