Warts: Treatments and Home Remedies
Because warts are so common, there are many different remedies for them. You can use many home remedies that are very successful and if those do not work, you can do an over the counter remedy. The last resort and most costly would be to visit a doctor.Home Remedies for Warts
People try all types of different home remedies for warts, the problem is, most do not work (that is if you ask a doctor). People will try smashing vitamin c on the wart, garlic and some folks go as far as to try baking powder or castor oil. Future posts are going to go into the effectiveness of each one.
Over-the-Counter Wart Removers
Most doctors will say that over the counter wart removers are safe as long as you know for sure that you have a wart. Many times, callouses are mistaken for a wart. If in doubt, ask your doctor.
Many over-the-counter wart treatments contain salicylic acid. This is what you find in products like compound W. The success rate is about 50% and it can take as much as 6 weeks. Other treatments work by "freezing" the wart. This method takes about 2-3 treatments and again, you are looking at a 40-50% success rate. This takes about 10 days if it works.
Over-the-counter treatments aren't recommended for common warts on the face or lips and should not be used on genital warts. See your doctor about treatments for those warts.
Best Home Remedies For Warts
