Monday, September 28, 2009

How to Treat Plantar Warts by Duct Tape and Salicylic Acid - 3 Wart Removal Methods

The first wart removal treatment known as the duct tape therapy uses duct tape to treat plantar warts. This wart removal procedure involves 4 steps and is as follows:

• Use duct tape to cover your wart
• After 1 week remove the duct tape and use a pumice stone to soak the wart in water
• Leave your wart free for some hours or leave it free overnight from any duct tape or bandage
• Re-apply the duct tape on your wart and repeat the procedure

The second wart removal treatment uses salicylic acid to treat plantar warts. It is extremely simple and its 5-step wart removal procedure is as follows:

• Apply salicylic acid on your warts
• Cover with a bandage
• On a daily basis remove the bandage and scrub the wart with a sponge
• Wash with an antibacterial liquid or soap and dry the warts with a towel
• Re-apply the salicylic acid and repeat the process

The third wart removal treatment uses both duct tape and salicylic acid to treat plantar warts. The 4-step wart removal procedure is as follows:

• Apply salicylic acid on your warts and let it dry for a few minutes
• Apply a stripe of duct tape over the warts
• On a daily basis remove the duct tape
• Reapply the salicylic acid and repeat the process

These wart removal treatments have the following advantages:

• The medication used is easy to find
• There is no need for prescription
• The medication used is inexpensive
• All the wart removal methods can be applied in your home

They may also have some of the following disadvantages:

• All the wart removal methods require a considerable amount of commitment on you part
• They may irritate your skin
• They may cause some scarring
• It may take months to cure your warts
• Some warts, even if they are completely eliminated, may re-appear after some time

Before using any of the above methods it is important to be aware that they may not be appropriate for everyone. Perhaps it is a good idea to check with your physician about any possible negative effects before starting any such treatme

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