HPV or human papillomavirus causes warts on the human body. Treatment is complex, antiviral drugs, immunomodulators and other drugs are prescribed to strengthen the immune system. Removal methods are different - they use cryodestruction, laser, radio wave interference. But such procedures require financial investment. Therefore, many people prefer to use folk remedies for warts, which are less effective. The disadvantage is that their use takes a lot of time.
Traditional treatment of warts on the fingers
Warts can appear anywhere. However, in most clinical manifestations, they affect the legs and fingers of the upper limbs. Hands are always open to view, they need to be constantly worked on, which creates certain concerns.
There are many recipes that help you solve the problem at home. The most recommended use is garlic. It is used in the form of a paste or applied to the affected area with a thin layer. The procedure lasts 12 hours, so it is best to do it before going to bed. During the day, you can simply rub the problem area with garlic, it is not recommended to soak it with water.
FYI, onion also helps to get rid of skin growths, but it is less effective than garlic. Vegetables are suitable for patients with more sensitive skin. It is used like garlic.
Folk remedies for finger warts (recipes):
- 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 you can get rid of all kinds of warts and papillomas within a week;
- Raw chicken eggs are poured with simple vinegar. When the solid surface is dissolved, it must be carefully removed, remove the film and immediately pour everything back. Add visceral fat to the mixture. Stir to obtain a thick, homogeneous mixture. Store in the refrigerator, lubricate the formations twice a day;
- Thyme decoction is used for baths. Pour boiling water over 2 tablespoons of the medicinal plant and keep it for 15 minutes. Immerse the upper limbs in hot broth and keep them in the liquid for 40 minutes.
It is advisable to emphasize that warts are an external manifestation of the activity of the human papillomavirus. If there are many neoplasms, new growths constantly appear, which indicates extremely low immunity. Then the treatment with folk remedies is necessarily completed 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 physically and mentally. It is more difficult to treat growths on the lower extremities, so a lot of patience is required from the patient.
You can get rid of warts with folk remedies in the following ways:
- Using potatoes is an old method that has been proven for centuries. Cut the tubers into two parts and immediately rub the warts. Next, connect the two halves of the potato and tie with a red thread. Then throw in the vegetables. It is believed that all warts will disappear once they rot.
- Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antiviral effects. The procedure should be carried out twice a day by applying a small amount of the product to the problem area.
- Castor oil is an effective folk remedy against warts. It is used in several variations. The first method: put a few drops of oil on the growth and rub it on the problem area for 15 minutes. The 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 wart on the outside, put garlic paste on top and wrap.
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 the crook of your elbow. If there is no irritation on the skin, the use of this folk remedy is appropriate.
Treating warts at home can be a long process. You can't pause, otherwise there will be no effect. It should be remembered that a recipe helps someone quickly, but for others it is not suitable at all. If positive dynamics are not observed within a week, it is recommended to choose another treatment option.
Medicinal plants for warts
Plants are used everywhere for medicinal purposes, including removing warts from the skin. Some herbs contain certain components that destroy the structure of the neoplasm.
Celandine
Celandine is a poisonous plant, but its correct and careful use helps to cure many pathologies. The plant should be used according to the following algorithm:
- Cut the plant without touching the root;
- Squeeze the juice;
- Using a pipette, apply 3-4 drops to the problem area;
- Secure everything on top with adhesive tape;
- After a quarter of an hour, remove the patch and repeat the procedure;
- In general, the juice is applied up to 6 times a day;
- Treatment lasts 4 days.
Note: It is not recommended to remove warts on the face using celandine, because there is a high risk of toxic substances entering healthy skin, which will cause inflammation, hyperemia or burns.
Aloe and Kalanchoe
Traditional methods for the treatment of warts suggest using aloe. This component effectively eliminates the growth of any localization. Arms, legs, cleavage, neck, face, etc. can be used to eliminate tumors in
You need to dissolve one teaspoon of soda in 250 ml of plain water. Dip a cotton pad in the solution and lubricate the affected area. After washing, the aloe leaf is cut lengthwise, the juicy side is applied to the wart, and fixed with a plaster or bandage. It is better to manipulate before going to bed. Remove the bandage only in the morning. To get the desired result, the procedure is carried out every day for a week.
Kalanchoe is applied to growth three times a day. Fasten in the same way as with aloe leaves. Reviews note that already on the fourth day, the wart is less noticeable and begins to dry.
Dandelions
Dandelion helps to get rid of many skin diseases. You can use the fresh juice of the plant to treat warts. Alcoholic tinctures are also prepared on the basis of plants that are used as lotions. If fresh plant juice is used, then it is applied to the neoplasm 2-3 times a day, during this time you should not wet your hands. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1 month.
Alcohol tincture against warts:
- Fill a quart jar with fresh flowers;
- Pour alcohol or vodka into it so that the liquid covers the herbal components;
- Infuse the homemade medicine in the refrigerator for two weeks.
It is compressed with alcohol tincture 5-6 times a day. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and wrap with a bandage. After the drug dries, the manipulation is repeated again. This procedure is repeated until the pathological element is completely eliminated.
Other recipes for skin warts
Treatment of warts with folk remedies is carried out using an infusion based on unripe walnuts and kerosene. Grind two handfuls of soft-shelled nuts using a meat grinder, place 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.
Worth knowing: birch resin helps to get rid of warts within a week. Two drops are applied to cotton wool, applied to the growth and fixed with a bandage. Do not remove for 6 hours. Repeat every day. After 7 days, there will be no traces of tumors.
Unconventional treatment of warts:
- 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. It is necessary to rub carefully so as not to damage the skin. The recipe is suitable for patients with many rashes on the hands;
- A mixture of table salt and clay helps to get rid of tumors in any place. Mix in equal proportions, adding a small amount of water to make a thick "dough". Make a cake, apply it to the problem area and put a patch on top. Do it three times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
Some people recommend using the ashes of a burnt match. The recipe is quite unique, but has many positive reviews. Remove the sulfur heads and burn the matches completely. Mix the powder with a small amount of water until a thick paste is obtained. Apply to the wart in a point direction and secure with adhesive tape. The ash is renewed every day. Therapy is carried out until the tumor disappears.
The article contains only proven recipes with positive reviews. However, it should be remembered that all people are different, so the effectiveness of the formula depends on the physiological characteristics of the person and the depth of the skin damage.