• In some cases, plantar warts have been known to go away all by themselves. It’s not a fast solution and can even take years to completely clear up. If your wart is small in size and does not bother you all that much, this might be the best and least evasive approach. You can use round shaped pads (corn pads for example) to help protect the area and keep you comfortable.
• Duct tape might sound like a strange idea but it is one of the most popular home remedies for plantar warts. Simply cover the affected area with s strip of duct tape and leave it there for 6 days. If the tape falls off, replace it immediately.
• In addition to the duct tape treatment, you can apply a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar to the wart. Vinegar is believed to help in the healing process.
• Before you get into bed, place a piece of banana peel over the wart and tape it down. You can do this during the day too. Provided you can still fit into your shoes with the banana peel in place. If not, simply use this as a night treatment.
• Salicylic acid is an effective form of wart treatment that you can administer yourself. It comes in the form of plasters and you can pick them up from your local pharmacy. Simply soak your foot in warm water for about 20 minutes and dry thoroughly. Cut the plaster to size and apply directly to the wart. Leave the plaster in place overnight and remove it in the morning. Once you remove the plaster, use an emery board, pumice stone or something along these lines to file away the dead skin. You will need to repeat this process each night until the wart is completely gone. • These warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) and warts generally appear when your immune system is compromised. Boost your immune system with lots of vitamins and healthy diet to give your body the tools it needs to fight the virus from the inside out.
Take care when using any of these home remedies for plantar warts and avoid using home wart freezing kits. If your wart seems unchanged after a couple of weeks or if you notice any alarming changes, contact your doctor immediately. Remember that these warts are easily identified by the presence of tiny black spots so make sure that you do indeed suffer from plantar warts before treating yourself.
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