Home Remedy Skin Care

Gross, unsightly or, more technically speaking, “ew”.  That’s what we think of warts.  The money spent to remove these unsightly demons is over the top.  If you’re tired of pouring your money into over the counter treatments that don’t work, then perhaps this article can be of help.

The first rule to remember is patience.  Most warts don’t disappear overnight.  (Unless you have the money to have them scraped, burnt or lasered off by a dermatologist).  With that in mind, the first thing you may want to try - ignore them.  Yes, ignore them.  At least half the warts found on younger people disappear on their own within two years.  If that sounds like a lifetime to you, there are some other things you can do, but again, they take time.

Vitamin A from fish oil can be applied directly to the wart.  (Never ingest vitamin A without asking your doctor first since high doses can be toxic.)  Apply vitamin A oil directly to the wart daily and they will most likely disappear within two to four months, sometimes sooner.

In spite of what you’ve heard, castor oil really can be your friend.  Mix a small amount of castor oil with baking soda to create a paste.  Apply this to the wart twice a day then cover with tape or a Band-Aid.  In a couple of weeks you should notice the wart disappearing from the affected area.

Another home remedy that many people from older generations swear by is the use of lemon, apple cider and salt.  Soak lemon wedges in apple cider for one week.  Add a little salt then apply it directly to the wart.  Rub generously.  The time it takes this home remedy to work varies with each individual.

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