I've tried the store wart remover like Wartner, and Doctor Scholls, but they do not work, and i cant afford to go to the doctor right now.
2006-10-09 11:24:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Warts are infections caused by viruses that are present everywhere, making them among the most common of all skin conditions. The culprit will be one of more than 70 types of human papillomaviruses (HPV). They are spread when the virus touches a part of the skin where the outer protective layer is broken, either by minor trauma or by moisture. This happens most commonly on the fingers, elbows, knees, and the bottoms of the feet. Warts on the bottom of the feet are called plantar warts - named for the plantar surface (sole) of the foot.
Most warts will eventually go away on their own, expelled by the body's immune system. About 25% are gone within 3-6 months and 65% disappear within 2 years. Warts will not leaves scars, though some of the more aggressive wart therapies might.
Treatments abound, varying from as gentle and simple as taping a patch of banana peel on before bed, clear nail polish, or swabbing the wart several times a day with alcohol after washing with soap and water may speed up the removal process. Or you may try OTC methods. The active ingredient in most over-the-counter remedies is salicylic acid, a natural substance found in many plants (willow bark) and most fruits. It can be applied either as a liquid or a patch With regular application, many warts will disappear within 12 weeks. These topical treatments often work best if the surface of the wart is disrupted with warm soaks and/or an emory board before application.
The new "freezing" wart removers also may be effective in treating your problem.
Gentle freezing repeated every week or two -- usually at least 4 times -- is the more effective than a single aggressive attempt to freeze. This approach is less painful and much less likely to scar.
Bottom line, it isn't going to just disappear. It will take a little while for it to go away. Viruses are hard for the immune system to handle, unlike the simpler bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics. Good Luck!
2006-10-09 11:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-16 01:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a Dr.Scholls freeze off. It is a at home method of freezing the wart off. My younger brother had a wart on his hand and it never came back after we froze it off. It is like 14 or 15 dollars. Much cheaper than having the doctor o it, and it worked perfectly. Good Luck!
2016-03-18 07:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can take a long time (weeks) but some people have taped banana peel over the wart daily. Some simply kept it covered with duct tape (I'd assume it's something in the adhesive). There's also milkweed sap, dandelion sap and lemon oil.
2006-10-09 11:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of wart you have. There are 4 or 5 different kinds. Check out some medical sites for info, but you really should check it out w/a doctor. Do you have any free clinics where you live? Good luck.
2006-10-09 11:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by bigsis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Thuja Cream
Odourless, white cream, easily absorbed, good for warts
The cream should be applied three times per day. you can get it at health food shops. it worked on mine pretty quickly after i had tried everything. Freezing leaves scars i would not recomend it. Banana skins work too but they are a little messy, and it takes a while to work.
2006-10-09 15:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by Kelco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brave enough, cut it off and put duct tape over it. Just a little square of it and change it every two days till it's gone.
My Dr. actually told my husband about this, he had one on his elbow and cut it off at work. He asked our Dr. it that was safe to do (after he had already done it, lol) and he said yes. And he said if you put duct tape over it, it will suffocate it and it will basically die.
2006-10-09 11:34:09 · answer #7 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover it with duct tape. Replace the tape every day, but do not let it air out at all. I think it takes 30 days.
2006-10-09 11:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Axe, Knife, chainsaw, but thats messy,
They sell a freezing spray over the counter now
2006-10-09 11:33:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut mine off with a pair of sissors
2006-10-09 23:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by bucksolutions1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋