What are my options for getting rid of warts?

Options for wart removal

Do you yourself have one or more warts on your body?  If you do, you are certainly not alone.

Don't like your wart?
Although warts are usually painless and harmless, most people wish they weren't there and would like them removed if they were given half a chance. Are you one of those individuals? Whether you have a wart or warts that are noticeable or if you're the only one that knows they are there,  you may still be interested in having them removed.  If this is the case, make sure you start to do some research on the best removal method for you.

When it comes to wart removal, many people just march up to the front counter at their local pharmacy and purchase whatever they have to offer. They decide that warts are a minor inconvenience and that they will treat them at home. Now, while you can easily treat your own warts at home, there are other options.  Before making a decision, check out all your options.You want to pick a removal method that is best for your situations.

Over the counter treatments
Treat warts at home is usually done with over-the-counter wart removers.  If you are interested in this method, you certainly can go to your local pharmacy or you can shop for a product online. Wart removal products usually come in small containers, so they are cheap to ship and they are not expensive. Many big department stores, pharmacy chains and even grocery stores will carry commercially prepared wart removal treatments.

What's in an over the counter wart remover?
As you might expect, when it comes to over-the-counter wart removers, you will have a number of different options. Some contain salicylic acid, essential oils and combinations of other ingredients. When choosing a product, read the instructions carefully to see if you can apply the method to your particular wart. Because while you want a product you can use at home, you also want an over-the-counter wart remover that is effective and easy to use.  It's no good spending your hard earned cash on something that doesn't work or has a method so difficult to apply that you give up after spilling the remover everywhere.

This is a popular over the counter wart removal product containing salicylic acid.

Home remedies

Another very popular way of removing warts is by one of the many more natural home remedies that people have been using (successfully or not?) for many years  Home remedies have been used for years and we'll go through some of the most popular methods in an up-coming post.  The good news about using a home remedy is there is a good chance that you will have most of the needed ingredients or tools already at home, so no further outlay needed.

Whatever you use, take care
As with over-the-counter wart removers, it is important that you display caution when using a home remedy, especially on children. Home remedies often use a combination of different ingredients so make sure you're not allergic to anything that you're mixing up. Now, some methods will work for some people, while that very same method may not work for you. Online, just about anyone can post a home remedy but of course that does not necessarily mean  it will work for you.  There is some research showing warts have a life'span' and will eventually disappear on their own anyway, so occasionally someone may attribute a miracle wart cure to their warts disappearing, when it may have been time for that wart to go anyway.

When using over-the-counter or home made preparations, do keep a close eye on whatever effect they are having on your wart and the surrounding skin. If using salicylic acid, keep it clear of the surrounding skin, as it has a tendency to be irritating to regular skin. If you see any signs of infection developing, head to your local GP and let them take a look.

Now, have you heard of the duct tape method, or the raw potato method?

 No?

We'll look into these soon and I promise they won't break the bank.