Genital warts are soft growths on the skin around the genital area that tend to be very painful. According to the Center for Disease Control, CDC, genital warts are usually caused by the HPV virus. The best defense against this virus is usually a vaccine. The presence of the warts is worse for men that women since it may signify the probability of there being cervical cancer in the former gender. In case you haven’t gotten the vaccine and are unfortunate to get attacked by genital warts, here are the best ways that you can remedy the condition. Information on the management of genital warts, this isn’t the whole list of home remedy ideas, there are still a few others you can try out for added measure
6 Ways to Rid Yourself of Genital Warts
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a good homemade astringent that proves beneficial in the battle against genital warts since it helps to dry them up. Soak some cotton balls in witch hazel then gently dab them over genital warts. Leave the witch hazel on warts for about ten minutes then clean them off with some dry cotton balls. Repeat this twice daily till the warts are gone.
Onions
Onions have some anti-microbial characteristics that enable them fend off the HPV virus and eliminate some of genital warts. It is also a safe home remedy since it has no die effects. Expose the fleshy part of the onion then cut it up into some rings. Lay them over warts and cover them with medical gauze or duct tape. Change this every few hours for about half the day. You can also add some salt to the onion slices, leave them overnight then blend them into a paste in the morning. Apply thus paste on warts and cover them overnight. This is a daily procedure.
Apple Cider Vinegar
The advantage of using ACV for genital warts is the presence of the acetic acid in the solution. This helps to ‘burn’ away warts, reducing the irritation and inflammation. Soak some cotton balls in ACV and dab them over warts. You can also put them on warts and fasten them in place with some gauze or duct tape. They can be left there for the whole day or night before removal. ACV is also very beneficial to acne prone skin.
Pineapple Juice
Applying some fresh pineapple juice on warts works wonders. This is because the enzymes in the pineapples break down warts and eliminate them completely. Drinking some of the juice also helps to purify the blood. The juice also has manganese which helps the skin to repair itself after warts have been removed, essentially stopping the formation of scars.
Castor Oil
Ricinoleic acid is highly concentrated in castor oil, making it quite an effective home remedy for not only genital warts but also moles. It best serves as a remedy in the cases where the conditions include the aspect of inflammation. Castor oil helps to dissolve the swelling and essentially reduce genital warts to nothingness. Application of the castor oil to genital warts can be done in a number of ways, with the first being the topical application of the oil using cotton balls soaked in it. You can also make a paste from some garlic then add some castor oil to it then apply it over genital warts.
Baking Soda
Baking soda helps to treat a number of skin conditions like acne and genital warts. It exfoliates the skin removing any debris and swellings. It also acts as a mild antiseptic, ridding the skin of some of the HPV viruses that collect on it making the genital warts worse. Make a paste by mixing some water and baking soda. Apply the paste over the genital warts ensuring that you completely cover them. Cover warts with some medical gauze or duct tape. Leave this on the skin for the whole night then remove it in the morning. Gently wash off the remaining baking soda solution with warm water and allow the skin to dry. This is a daily remedy that should eliminate genital warts in no time.
Conclusion
The above remedy ideas may help to fight off genital warts. It is, however, good to now that they do not eradicate the HPV virus from your bloodstream. For this, it is best to see a doctor and get professional medical help.
References:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~gbc/health/altmed04.htm
http://www.mckinley.illinois.edu/handouts/warts.html
http://treatment.hpathy.com/homeo-medicine/homeopathy-warts/
