Causes and Remedies for Warts
July 6, 2009
Warts are a skin growth usually found on the epidermis of the skin. It is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts are nourished by the blood vessels and nerves in the skin. There are different types of warts like common warts which if found on the hands and fingers do not cause much pain.
The other type is foot warts or plantar warts which is found on the sole of the foot and is formed by the clogging of the blood vessels. They are usually very painful. Flat warts are less common and are less rough and smaller in size. It appears on the face, legs and on the bearded area of men. Some other type of warts may grow on the genital and rectal areas also.
Warts are caused by HPV and are contagious. It may spread from one person to another through direct contact like touching the warts. You may also get this virus from swimming pool, public toilet etc. as it is virus caused disease your body will develop resistance against the virus in time and the warts may disappear by its own after sometime. The time may extent from 6 months to years.
Banana Peels are found to have good healing power over the warts. Spread banana peel over the warts and tie it there with a plaster or bandage. Repeat this till the wart burst and then dries up.
Potato is also ideal for removing warts. Rub a freshly cut potato over the warts and do this many times a day. This will help you to ward off the warts in two weeks time.
Fig is also a good medicine for curing warts. Apply the pulp of the fig on the wart and bandage it for sometime. The enzymes present in the fig will dissolve the wart safely. You can also apply the milky juice extracted from the barely ripe and fresh fig on the wart and repeat this several times a day. This will help you to get rid of the warts in 2 weeks time.
Papaya Pulp is also ideal for removing warts. Attach the papaya pulp over the wart and bandage it for two or three hours. The enzyme papain present in papaya will dissolve the wart. Similarly bromelain present in pineapple will also dissolve the warts.
Apply castor oil on the wart before going to bed and this will dissolve the warts.
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