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Common Warts, Filiform Warts, Flat Warts, Genital Warts, Moist Wart, Plantar Warts, Verrucae
Description
Warts, or verrucae, are small tumours of the skin. Various types are outline below.
Common Warts
Common warts (verrucae vulgaris) vary in size. They are slightly raised off the skin surface and usually appear on hands but can also appear on the elbows, face, knees, and scalp.
Filiform Warts
Filiform warts (verrucae filiformis or digitata) are long and finger-like. They usually affect the eyelids, axillae, neck, and face.
Flat Warts
Flat warts (verrucae plana) are small, flat, and barely visible. They are sometimes yellowish and occur in clusters. They generally occur on the forehead and back of the hand. Flat warts on women's legs can be spread by shaving. These warts can also occur on the penis or cervix.
Moist Warts / Genital Warts
Moist warts, better known as genital warts (Condylomata acuminata), occur in the anogenital area. They can also appear between the toes and at the corners of the mouth. Moist warts occur in single or multiple soft, cauliflower-like, masses.
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts (verrucae plantaris) are also common and easily contracted. They occur on the sole of the foot and extend deep into the skin. It is a flat wart that can occur by itself or as part of a patch of warts.
Symptoms and Signs:
Unless cracked or infected, warts are generally without symptoms. Flat warts may itch and Plantar warts may be quite painful.
Causes:
Warts are caused by a variety of viruses in the papillomavirus family. People with depressed immune systems also tend to be more susceptible to contracting warts.
Remedies
Herbs
Black walnut is a great antiseptic. Take 10 to 30 drops tincture daily. The extract can also be massaged directly into the skin of the affected area two times daily. Alternatively, make a poultice and apply directly on the affected area.
The milky-white latex juice, taken from the stem of the dandelion flower has been show to be successful against warts, when applied religiously three to five times daily over the course of at least 4 weeks.
Oregano oil has ant-viral properties. One source suggests mixing three to five drops oil with 5mL extra virgin olive oil to make it more palatable. Place two or three drops of this mixture under the tongue several times daily. You can also mix seven to ten drops with 90mL sweet almond oil and add to the bath. A lotion can be made by combining 5 drops of oil with 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel.
Birch, Bloodroot, Celandine, and Yellow Cedar may also prove helpful. Consult with your herbalist, naturopath, or other health practitioner to determine the appropriateness of these herbs for your needs.
Homeopathy
Certain remedies can be used in acute situations if your symptoms fit the symptom picture of the remedy. For dosages, see the dedicated section on Homeopathy. Consult your homeopath or naturopath to determine your constitutional remedy: the remedy that best fits you as a whole person. Your homeopath or naturopath will take a complete case history considering all of your mental and physical ailments and match these symptoms with the symptom picture of the remedy.
Antimonium Crudum: For plantar warts that appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Warts are corny, hard, and sensitive to the touch.
Calcarea Carbonica: For plantar warts that are hard, round, isolated, and have a tendency to appear on the nose and face.
Causticum: Warts are large, flat, and bleed easily. Have tendency to appear on the tips of the fingers and the nose.
Dulcamara: Warts are large and smooth with thick brown-yellow crusts. Warts bleed when scratched and usually appear on the face and the palms.
Thuja: The basic remedy for warts. Can be used for any kind of warts, moles, papillomata, and condylomata.
Lifestyle
As mentioned previously flat warts on women's legs can be spread by shaving. Avoid the use of a razor on this area during the infection period.
Miscellaneous
Tea tree oil is a powerful antiseptic agent. Apply directly on affected areas several times a day.
Vitamins
External applications of vitamin E can also prove to be beneficial. Apply as needed.
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