Get Rid Of Plantar Warts

by Sonia P. Researcher of medical conditions

Plantar warts are found on both the toes and/or the bottom of the foot. They are caused by a strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV), in general quite harmless. Still, compared to the other kinds of warts, they tend to be extremely sore and often is the cause of troubled running and walking; even when just standing. This begs the question: how to get rid of plantar warts? As a matter of fact, removing plantar warts is actually quite achievable. Please note, people with diabetes, HIV or other ailments that influence the immune system is strongly advised not to indulge in treating warts themselves.

Salicylic acid is one of the OTC topical options used to clear warts which has been found to be an extremely adequate remedy. It gets rid of the excess keratin; essentially the cause of most of the discomfort associated with planters warts. To facilitate the medication's effect, the affected area should be dipped in warmish water in the region of 5 minutes. Dry away the excess water, make sure the wart is still damp though. Use an emery board to remove any loose skin from the wart right before application of the salicylic acid. This preparation of the affected area ensures that the acid penetrates the wart.

Duct tape occlusive therapy is one of the more popular options in removing plantar warts. Duct tape actually helps in treating the warts in quite a few manners. Firstly, the area is kept clean, as well as dry. It also blocks the wart from increasing in size. It further curbs the infection from spreading; typically happens when wearing socks or walking barefoot.

Secondly, the tape excites that part of the skin that it sticks to; essentially bringing about the immune system of the body to respond to the virus in a hostile manner, i.e. rejecting it. The tape also prevents the virus from being distributed to any other people. Make sure to use traditional duct tape. When utilized for this type of application the clear tape is inadequate.

To bring about the curing of planters warts using duct tape, you need to place the duct tape straight onto the wart. Leave it on for 6 or 7 days, after which you remove it and again soak the area for a while in warm water. Again, by means of an emery board, file away any loose skin. You need to change the tape weekly, until the wart disappears. This method, though effective, usually needs a few weeks to couple of months to work.

Apple cider vinegar is a popular remedy, widely used for the removal of these warts. Soak the wart in the apple cider vinegar for roughly 20 minutes. Just as before, by means of the emery board, you file away the excess skin tissue. It is advised to smear petroleum jelly on the unaffected area surrounding the wart to safeguard the skin against the solution when applied to the wart. Use a cotton ball soaked in the apple cider vinegar to cloak the wart. Keep the cotton ball in place by means of a bandage. Continue with this routine until the warts are all cleared up.

Though most home therapies usually need much time, that is many weeks or even months to yield positive results, some results should be prevalent within a matter of two weeks.

In the event that there is no alleviation, or when there seems to be any appearance of the slightest infection, you, as a matter of urgency should consult a medical practitioner right away. Should you experience any variations in the appearance or even the colour of the wart, this must be communicated with the doctor too.

Your medical practitioner will most probably remove the warts by making use of a surgical method like laser or electrocauterization, or even by means of a well known technique known as cryotherapy where liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart (freezing it).

Once the warts are removed, it is required to prevent their re-appearance by wearing shoes, keep feet dry, as well as clean, and no sharing with others of shoes or socks.

To get rid of plantar warts is a stretched out process; it most definitely requires much diligence.