Removing Planter Warts

July 21, 2008 on 1:37 pm | In General | No Comments

Most of the planter warts are not dangerous. They often go away by their own. But it’s better to remove it. One of the reasons for removing planter warts is that they are contagious. That means they can spread from one part of the body to the other. And another reason is that they may be painful and troublesome and even uncomfortable to walk with.

But removing planter warts is not an easy task. This happens because most of the times they are fully developed even before you think of removing them. Another reason is that they usually grow in clusters and inward.

There are many over the counter ways of removing planter warts. Most of the time these methods work but take some time. But don’t ever try them if you have diabetes. If you are diabetic you should go straightaway and consult your doctor.

The most common method of removing warts is the use of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is easily available at any nearby medical store. Salicylic acid should be applied either as a solution or a patch over the planter wart daily. After the application of acid, remove the dead skin from the planter wart either by using a nail filer or pumice stone.

The application of acid kills the viral cells and promotes the growth of new healthy skin cells. You have to repeat this process for about 3-4 weeks for complete elimination of warts. This method of removing planter warts may take several weeks to show it’s effect but it is highly successful.

Another method of removing planter warts is the use of duct tapes. Apply the duct tape over the wart and keep it there for about six days. After six days, wash off the wart and gently rub it with a nail filer or pumice stone to remove the dead skin. Repeat the process for about 6 weeks or till the planter wart goes away. This method of removing warts can also be used in combination with salicylic acid treatment.

One more method that is used over years for removing planter warts is placing the foot in freezing cold water for 10-15 minutes. This method may kill the viral cells and make the wart soft enough to be removed with a nail filer or a pumice stone.

If all the above over the counter methods fail, then it is advisable to visit your health care provider. He may suggest some clinical treatment options for removing planter warts like Laser treatment, Cryotherapy, Immunotherapy and Surgery.

For a natural remedy, hypnosis has a long and successfully track record as a painless planter wart treatment. You can visit a licensed hypnotherapist or download a professionally recorded hypnosis sessions in mp3 format onto your computer. Just make sure to repeat the session every day for a week, and every other day for the second week.

Peter Hill is a writer who specializes in health and fitness. He runs an informational website that provides videos, articles, links and tips for removing planter warts. For more information on removing planter warts be sure to check out his site at http://www.PlantarWartCure.blogspot.com

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