1. Apple cider vinegar
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Acidic apple cider vinegar is a product of apple juice fermentation. Try this natural wart remedy by combining two parts of apple cider vinegar with one part of water. Fill a cotton ball with this mixture and soak it. Put a bandage over it and place it on the wart. Leave it on for three to four hours.
2. Duct tape
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Some people say that duct tape can be used to remove plantar warts. Try this trick by covering the wart with a little piece of tape and changing it every few days. The theory behind using duct tape for warts is that it can assist in "peeling away" the wart's layers. In theory, the wart can someday totally peel off.
3. Banana peel
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Banana peel has reportedly been known to aid in the removal of warts. However, so far, there is no data supporting the use of banana peels to treat warts or viral skin infections, nor is there proof that they are effective against HPV. If you wish to give it a try, before going to bed, cut a piece of banana peel and place it over the wart so that the peel's interior touches your skin. Keep on every night while you sleep, and repeat daily.
4. Salicylic acid
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OTC wart creams have higher salicylic acid concentrations than prescription wart creams, and they work by gradually removing the skin around the wart until it is entirely gone. Ensure you are following the directions on the label and continuing the treatment for the whole recommended duration to get the maximum benefit.
5. Tea tree oil
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Tea tree oil can be applied to skin problems like warts. An earlier study from 2008 described a case of tea tree oil being used to successfully treat warts on a child's finger. Still, the effectiveness of tea tree oil for treating plantar warts has not been sufficiently demonstrated so far. Some tea tree oils can be applied directly to the skin, while others need to be diluted with a carrier oil.
6. Iodine
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Iodine is a must-have mineral that is frequently linked to thyroid health. However, some formulations can also be used for other purposes, such as wart removal. One small study discovered that after twice-daily treatments for a period of 12 weeks, a povidone-iodine topical solution could clean up warts. Clinical trials are still being conducted to evaluate the security and potency of povidone-iodine as a wart therapy, though.
7. Garlic
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Garlic contains an active ingredient called allicin, which boasts antiviral and immunomodulatory properties and has antibacterial effects. To treat warts naturally, crush one garlic clove and combine it with water. Apply to the blemish, then bandage it up. Repeat every day for three to four weeks. Rubbing a garlic clove or applying garlic juice on the wart is also a way to go.
8. Orange peel
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Orange peel is another widely used wart treatment. Although it is a cheap choice, there isn't much evidence to support it (we mean clinical studies). If you feel like you've tried all you could to get rid of warts but to no avail, use the peel of an orange as an experiment. Apply the peel to the wart once a day for two weeks. The wound is said to change color, deepen, and ultimately peel off with regular use of this treatment.
9. Pineapple
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Bromelain, a collection of protein-digesting enzymes found in pineapple, can help eliminate dead and damaged skin. There are no studies that back up the use of bromelain to eradicate warts, despite some evidence suggesting its potential benefit in treating a few medical ailments. Still, people have successfully got rid of their plantar warts using pineapple juice in various ways. One approach is to daily soak the wart in pineapple juice. Another method is to apply freshly cut pineapple to the area.
10. Potato
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People assert that potato juice can "dehydrate" a plantar wart, although no studies support this claim thus far. This is how the potato method goes: Cut a small potato in half and try to squeeze a bit of juice out of it. When the wart is completely covered in potato juice, rub the sliced side on it. Do this two times per day until you see the wart taking off.
11. Dandelion
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Many people consider dandelions to be bothersome weeds. On the other hand, this fantastic plant is used in ancient Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine for many, many ailments since it has antibacterial qualities (that can be helpful in the treatment of warts). Here's how to use this wonder plant: Break apart a dandelion and squeeze off the white, gooey sap. Apply on the plantar wart once or twice daily for two weeks. Important note: Never use dandelions that have been chemically sprayed.
12. Aloe vera
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Burns and psoriasis are two frequent skin issues for which aloe vera gel is generally indicated. The gel could ease the pain or itch of your wart as well. Moreover, this beneficial plant is known to combat viruses and other infections. To use against plantar wart, take a leaf from the aloe vera plant and cut it open. Apply the gel to the wart and repeat daily.
13. Aspirin
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Aspirin contains a massive dose of salicylic acid, a frequent component in over-the-counter wart remedies. This remedy works by peeling the dead skin off and eventually removing the wart. Similar effects are thought to be produced by aspirin. It is advised to break aspirin tablets and combine them with water. Cover the plantar wart with a bandage after applying the paste and leave overnight.
14. Clear nail polish
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Another wart treatment said to work is clear nail polish. Apparently, it "suffocates" the virus, but there isn't any concrete proof of this. At the very least, clear nail paint can serve as a protective coating. Anyway. The procedure entails applying transparent nail paint on the plantar wart. While some people do this twice or three times per day, others prefer to apply the "treatment" every other day.
15. Vitamin C and water
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In addition to its role in wound healing and maintaining healthy skin tissue, vitamin C also strengthens the immune system. Higher intakes of Vitamin C may negatively correlate with persisting HPV infections, according to a natural history study from 2003. To use as a topical wart cure, crush a vitamin C tablet and blend it with water. Cover the area with the resulting mixture, leave overnight, remove in the morning, and repeat daily.
16. Castor oil
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Warts, ringworm, dandruff, and other skin diseases can all be treated naturally using castor oil, which is known to contain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Apply castor oil to the plantar wart every day. The growth may not disappear for two or more weeks, but consistency is what's important when dealing with such troublesome health issues.
17. Propolis
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Propolis is a resin-like substance that honey bees create and is full of substances based on plants, such as beeswax, pollen, and enzymes from bees. Studies say that propolis helps the formation of skin cells and has antiviral capabilities. When used for plantar warts, apply it directly to the area. Cover with a bandage and leave overnight. Repeat daily
18. Milk thistle
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Milk thistle is a potent natural medicine with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. It can help lower inflammation and enhance liver function. Milk thistle is also a detoxifier, helping the body to remove toxins. This wonderful plant can treat plantar warts by boosting the immune system and assisting in destroying the virus that produces them.
19. Onion
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The growth of germs or viruses can be prevented by the antibacterial and antimicrobial capabilities of onion juice. Onion also makes wart removal much easier. To use on warts, peel the outer layer of a small onion, then pound it in a mortar and pestle. Apply over the area as long as it is necessary.
20. Sandpaper and duct tape
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One wart removal method with a higher chance of success than others is the combo of sandpaper and duct tape, so be ready to visit your neighborhood hardware store. Keep the wart covered with duct tape 24 hours a day. If the tape comes off, replace it right away. Warts don't like it when the skin underneath becomes pale, moist, and wrinkled. Apply this remedy for two to three weeks, and if the wart seems smaller, continue to wrap it until it disappears.
21. Baking soda and castor oil
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This is yet another effective natural treatment for warts. Baking powder's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial characteristics help to relieve pain and inflammation in the area. Castor oil is quite good at treating warts because it lessens the subsequent burning sensation. Make a paste with a spoonful of baking soda and one to two drops of castor oil. Use this paste regularly until plantar warts disappear completely.
22. Milkweed
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Milkweed grows in gardens, parks, pastures, and by the sides of roadways. This perennial contains natural poisons (which is why you don't eat it), but it is not known yet if this is the mechanism that actually helps treat warts. If you want to try milkweed, file the wart or use a pumice stone on it first. This will remove the epidermis and increase the efficacy of the treatment. Break the plant until you have enough of its milky sap. Apply the sap to the plantar wart.
23. Vitamin C and lemon
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There are many health advantages of vitamin C, and one of them is treating plantar warts. Crush a vitamin C tablet and add just enough lemon juice to create a wart-killing paste. Apply this natural cure to the area, wrap it in a bandage, and keep doing it each day until the wart is gone. While the lemon juice's acidity provides an additional boost, vitamin C is believed to kill the virus.
24. Basil
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Basil is one of the best natural home treatments for warts because of its antiviral properties, which are believed to help eradicate viruses. Crush 1/4 of a cup of basil leaves until they look like mush. Apply the resulting paste to the affected region, wrap it with a bandage, and repeat every day for one to two weeks.
25. Honey
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Because of its antibacterial and antiviral qualities, honey can also be used as one of the natural home treatments for plantar warts. The wound will lose all oxygen if completely covered in honey. Remove the top layer of the wart by filing it, then apply a thin layer of honey and a bandage. Change the bandage once every 24 hours until the wart. Important tip: Use medical-grade honey or honey straight from the beekeeper's backyard.
26. Coconut oil
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Ah, coconut oil and its uses! From kitchen uses (honestly, it makes the food sooo much better) to skincare products to hair masks and so on, coconut oil can be used for almost anything! You can also get rid of your plantar warts with the use of the healing powers of coconut oil. Simply warm up the coconut oil and rub your feet with it.
27. Turmeric
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Besides having antibacterial capabilities, turmeric also boasts therapeutic qualities that can help to relieve pain and inflammation. To treat plantar warts, make a paste out of turmeric and water, which you can then apply to your feet. The warts on your feet will definitely go away after just a few applications.
28. Vitamin E
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Vitamin E is also used for many purposes, from hair masks to supplements to skincare. To use for plantar warts, simply apply the oil from a vitamin E tablet on the area. Leave the wound covered with a bandage overnight. You'll likely see results after continuing to do this for at least two weeks.
29. Vitamin A
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Vitamin A is another remedy you can use to get rid of warts. According to a study on older patients, to get rid of plantar warts completely, you need 25,000 IUs of vitamin A daily. Per the study authors, vitamin A killed the warts, which disappeared entirely after two months.
30. Needle it
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Due to a protective barrier that prevents the virus that causes warts from being recognized by your immune system, these moles are famously difficult to remove. If you'd rather not try any of the natural remedies mentioned, try needling it. Apply ice to the wart until it becomes numb, then sterilize a sharp needle by holding it over a flame. Poke the needle all over the wart; this will signal your immune system to attack the virus.