When do I have to go to the doctor?
It is not necessary to go to the doctor for every wart. First of all, it is quite possible to start your own treatment attempt, especially in the case of isolated warts. It is important that appropriate hygiene measures are observed. However, if warts occur in more dangerous places, such as the genital area, a medical examination should always be carried out.You should also seek the advice of a doctor if you have many warts or if you have additional symptoms, such as severe pain.
Other alternative forms of therapy
From the field of phytotherapy there are several possible herbal remedies that can be used for warts. Traditional Chinese medicine includes the treatment method of the so-called moxa therapy. This is the application of mugwort in a warmed form.
The treatment should ideally take place in the morning. The heat transfers the effect of the herb to the area of the wart, which can reduce the size of the wart. Usually about five treatments are recommended.
- This includes, for example, castor oil, which has a natural and anti-inflammatory effect in the area of the wart. It is applied several times a day in the area of the wart and reduces the wart over the course of several weeks.
- Alternatively the so-called wolf milk can be used. This plant is particularly suitable for the treatment of smaller warts. Thorn warts can often only be treated unsatisfactorily with this plant.
- Calendula ointment is another option from phytotherapy. It is applied over several weeks and applied locally to the wart.
Which home remedies can help me?
There are several home remedies that are used in the treatment of warts. A slice of fresh garlic or a fresh onion can be placed on the wart and fixed. The anti-inflammatory agents can thus act locally.
The treatment often takes place over a longer period of time until the wart is removed. Acidic solutions, such as lemon juice or vinegar, can also be applied to the warts. The active principle here is the over-acidification of the skin, which leads to a detachment of the layers.
Thus, the wart can be removed piece by piece over a certain period of time. Dipping a absorbent cotton pad in the appropriate solution is suitable for this purpose. However, the surrounding skin should first be treated well with fat cream to prevent further irritation and skin detachment.
Celandine can also be applied locally in the form of a tincture. The drops are available in pharmacies and can be used for a period of about one month.
