Surabaya – The growth of warts on the skin is actually not dangerous. However, there are so many people who are looking for ways to get rid of warts in order to beautify their appearance.
Treatment of warts can be done through surgery to laser. But this risks causing irritation. So how do you get rid of warts with natural ingredients?
There are quite a number of home remedies that can be used to remove warts. In fact, some of the ingredients can be found in the kitchen. Check out the explanation as quoted from Wolipop the following.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an acidic substance from fermented apple juice. According to Medical News Today, the way apple cider vinegar works is similar to aspirin. How to remove warts with apple cider vinegar are as follows:
– Mix two spoons of apple cider vinegar and water
– Soak a cotton ball with this liquid
– Place on the wart, cover with a bandage
– Leave it for three to four hours.
Note that you should always dilute apple cider vinegar with water. The acidity can cause irritation and chemical burns. Also, don’t put apple cider vinegar on the injured skin.
Garlic
Quoted from Healthline, Garlic contains allicin which has antimicrobial effects and is often studied for its antiviral and immunomodulating properties. Garlic has long been used in traditional home remedies.
This type of onion has a long history of use in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, keloid scars, fungal and viral infections such as warts. According to a 2014 study, garlic extract can even remove warts within four weeks. Here’s how to get rid of warts with garlic:
– Crush a clove of garlic, mix it with water
– Apply a mixture of garlic and water to the wart
– Cover it with a bandage
– Repeat daily for three to four weeks.
Banana peel
Although no research has linked banana peels to treating warts, there is ample evidence that this fruit can get rid of warts. The method is:
– Cut the banana peel
– Apply to the wart before going to bed, so that the inside of the skin touches the wart.
– Leave it as long as you fall asleep
– Repeat every day.
Pineapple
Pineapple contains bromelain, a mixture of protein-digesting enzymes that can help remove dead and damaged skin. Many people have proven success in removing warts with pineapple.
The trick is to soak the warts in pineapple juice every day. Apart from that, another technique is to apply fresh pineapple to the wart every day.
Aloe vera
In general, aloe vera gel is used for skin conditions such as burns and psoriasis. If the wart itches or hurts this gel can relieve it.
The trick is to take a leaf from the aloe vera plant and cut it. Apply the gel to the wart. do it every day.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil or Melaleuca alternifolia has antimicrobial and exfoliating properties. This oil is known for its strong smell and antimicrobial properties.
Often used in alternative medicine, this oil has the power to kill bacteria and viruses. Tea tree oil can be an effective treatment for warts caused by 100 types of papilloma viruses.
For a very concentrated dose of tea tree oil, soak a cotton ball in 3-4 drops. Place the cotton ball on the wart for 5-10 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
Propolis
According to research, propolis has antiviral properties and increases skin cell production. To use propolis, do this:
– Apply propolis on the skin
– Put a bandage on it
– Leave overnight.
Those are seven ways to get rid of warts that you can easily do at home. Good luck detikers!
This article was published on Wolipop with the title “7 Ways to Get Rid of Warts with Natural Ingredients at Home”
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