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How To Get Rid of a Wart

Everyone gets one from time to time and though they pose no significant health risk most will want to know how to get rid of a wart. There are many answers to this question from over the counter treatments to home remedies.

Commercial Treatments

The most common treatment available is over the counter chemicals. Some have been around for years while others are new to the market. Here is a sample list of treatments you can find at your local pharmacy.

• Salicylic acid- This is by far the number one used over the counter treatment for wart removal. It comes in two forms; pre-treated pad and liquid that you apply daily.

• Silver Nitrate- Wart treatments of this nature come in a caustic pencil. A user should be extremely careful as the silver nitrate can burn healthy tissue and stain clothing.

• Freezing- Recently the use of liquid nitrogen as becomes available over the counter. You should also be careful with this treatment as it can also damage healthy tissue if it comes into contact with it.
These have all been used over the years with varying degrees of success. The salicylic acid takes several weeks to be effective and some people become discouraged and discontinue treatment too soon.

Physicians

Physicians have unique answers to the question of how to get rid of a wart. They are able to use stronger grade chemicals than the typical person. For instance, one common treatment they use is also salicylic acid, however it is a stronger concentration and they couple it with the use of a scalpel. There are also injections of Candida, mumps or Trichophyton antigens, which encourage the body’s immune system.

Home Remedies

For everyone who has had a wart most likely they have also had an elderly friend or relative that had just the home remedy for how to get rid of a wart. The most popular are below.

• Potato- Slice a red potato and rub the raw potato in a circular motion over the wart for a few minutes. Repeat a couple of times per day.

• Apple Cider Vinegar- This has apparently become the remedy for all that ails us. Instructions say to dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and place it on the wart, then cover with bandage over night.

• Nail Polish- Usually a clear polish is best, cover the wart a couple of times per day until it falls off. The polish seals the wart and causes it to die.

• Duct Tape- Same principle as the nail polish but a little more durable for areas of the body such as feet.