Kapanlagi.com - One of the skin disorders that can decrease self-confidence is warts. This skin disease is characterized by the appearance of lumps or thickening of the outer layer of the skin with different sizes. There are many ways to remove warts on the body, such as using natural home remedies.
The cause of warts in general is caused by a type of virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This virus can infect through physical contact such as touching someone who has the virus.
Most warts grow on the hands, neck, feet, back, and arms. So it is often seen that lumps appear with varying sizes like blistered skin. In addition, warts are not considered a dangerous disease if they appear on the body areas mentioned.
There are at least five known types of warts, namely common warts, flat warts, periungual warts, filiform warts, and plantar warts. Some of these types of warts have special characteristics ranging from shape to size.
Although not dangerous, the presence of warts on the body area can be very disturbing to appearance. There are various treatments to remove warts. One way to remove warts on the body is with natural home remedies.
So how do you remove warts on the body with natural home remedies?
If you have a skin disease problem with warts attacking the body, it is best to remove warts with natural treatments. Because natural ingredients tend to have minimal side effects. Here are 8 ways to remove warts on the body with natural home remedies summarized from various sources.
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1. Use Pineapple
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Pineapple, which contains natural acids and enzymes, can help remove warts that appear on the body. The way to use it is quite easy, just apply fresh pineapple directly to the area of the body where the warts are located.
2. Garlic
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Garlic, which is usually used as a seasoning in cooking, can also be used to remove warts on the body with natural home remedies. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties, as well as the heat sensation when applied to the skin, can help remove warts naturally.
You can use garlic by making it into a paste and applying it to the area of the body where the warts are located. Do this treatment regularly until the warts disappear.
3. Baking Powder
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Although often used as an ingredient for making bread, baking powder can also be used to remove warts on the body. The method is quite easy, which is to mix baking powder with castor oil.
The mixture will look like a paste that can be applied to the area of the body where warts are present. Use it at night and cover it with a plaster, then remove it the next day. So that the warts can disappear when removing the plaster that has been applied with baking powder and castor oil.
4. Lemon Juice
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Another natural home remedy to remove warts on the body is by using lemon juice. The high vitamin C content in lemon can help remove warts naturally.
The way to do it is simply by applying lemon juice to the area of the body with warts and covering it with a plaster or bandage. Do it regularly until the warts disappear or shrink. You can also use crushed vitamin C tablets mixed with water to form a paste.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar, famous for its acidity, can naturally remove warts with home remedies. The high acid content will cause the wart bumps on the skin to peel off and deflate naturally.
6. Using Banana Peel
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This distinctive fruit with its yellow and soft color can also be used to remove warts on the body with natural home remedies. However, the part that is effective in removing warts is the banana peel.
Banana peel contains proteolytic enzymes that can remove and deflate warts on the skin. You can rub the banana peel on the body area where warts are present. To achieve maximum results, do this routine at least twice a day.
7. Lemongrass Oil
Lemongrass oil is known to be able to treat herpes simplex virus type 1. So, you can use lemongrass oil to remove warts on the body. You can apply lemongrass oil to the area of the body where warts are present.
8. Aloe Vera
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You can naturally remove warts on the body with a home remedy using aloe vera. Because aloe vera contains malic acid which is effective in removing warts on the body. Just like other ingredients, you can also rub aloe vera gel on the area of the body with warts.
So those are 8 ways to naturally remove warts on the body with home remedies. If the warts do not heal after using natural remedies, immediately contact a Health facility so that the warts can be properly addressed.
In addition, stop the treatment if the skin experiences irritation from the ingredients used to treat warts naturally.
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