Warts are non-cancerous, abnormal skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These small, hard, or soft bumps can appear on various parts of the body and are typically harmless but contagious.
Common Causes of Warts
Direct infection with HPV.
Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or touching their warts.
Sharing personal items like clothes, towels, or utensils with someone who has warts.
Excessive sun exposure may trigger wart development.
Constant friction or pressure on specific skin areas.
Underlying skin conditions may also contribute to wart formation.
Symptoms of Warts
Small, irregular, raised skin growths; either hard or soft.
May appear discolored or the same shade as the surrounding skin.
Mild itching or skin irritation in some cases.
Rarely, larger warts may bleed.
How to Prevent Warts
Avoid touching your warts or those of others.
Do not share personal items like towels or razors.
Refrain from scratching or picking at warts.
Seek medical advice - do not self-treat or remove warts without professional help.
Limit direct sun exposure or apply protective sunscreen.
Bathe or wash your face after outdoor activities.
Natural and Home Remedies for Warts
Strengthen immunity with garlic, ginger, and holy basil in your daily diet.
Roast a clove of garlic over direct flame, crush it into a paste, and apply it directly to the wart. This natural remedy may help reduce the size and growth of warts.
Apply castor oil as a night treatment to prevent infections and wart formation.
Paste of holy basil or oregano leaves can help reduce wart growth.
Essential oils like Thuja and tea tree oil, when diluted with carrier oils, are effective for wart removal.
Rub banana peel on warts to reduce inflammation and size.
A mixture of turmeric powder and mustard oil can be applied to affected areas.
Neem oil is highly effective for treating viral skin infections, including warts.
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