Let it be said, garlic is not only your best ally against vampires: it is your best ally quite simply, especially against warts! A true natural antibiotic, garlic can help you prevent and cure external ailments, like those pesky skin warts, but also internal ailments, like intestinal problems or sour stomach. Here’s how to simply treat and cure a wart with garlic as a natural remedy and without a dermatologist’s solution.
Why does garlic work on a wart?
Thanks to allicin, an active sulfur compound that forms when the pod is cut or crushed. A true natural antiviral, its action has been proven against papillomaviruses, the family of viruses responsible for plantar warts. With this grandmother’s remedy, you no longer need a dermatologist to help heal your skin growth. Perfect when you don’t have celandinefig tree milk or tea tree essential oil on hand to burn it naturally.
How to treat a wart with garlic?
1) First, chop a clove of garlic or crush it.
2) Then apply your paste directly on the wart on the soles of the feet (or hands) using a cotton swab.
3) Then cover with a bandage or adhesive tape. Above all, keep it in place all night on these benign growths sometimes annoying and painful.
4) The next day, rinse and clean the wart with a mild soap. Then apply a bandage or plaster for the day
5) Repeat the operation morning and evening if possible until the plantar wart completely disappears. Warts may take time to disappear.
Some tips:
Be careful, like any wart treatment, garlic can be a little aggressive on the skin. This is particularly the case for sensitive skin undergoing wart treatment. To avoid irritation, protect the edges of the wart. Apply petroleum jelly, clear varnish or greasy cream to healthy skin before treatment. If your wart is dry, using a special file (or pumice stone) can help remove dead cells. File the growth very gently to help the garlic treat it well. Then, make sure to do not use this tool on other parts of your body and clean it well.
If this does not work, do not hesitate to consult a doctor or dermatologist. Common medical treatments for plantar or other warts include the application of salicylic acid, cryotherapy (freezing), laser, and topical treatments. Then, follow the prescribed treatment rigorously and avoid interrupting it even if the wart appears to have healed, as the virus could still be active under the skin.
How to prevent transmission and promote healing?
It is important to avoid contaminating those around you if you have a wart. First, since warts are caused by a virus (human papillomavirus), it is essential to not sharing personal items like towels, shoes or razors. Additionally, if you have a wart on your feet, always wear socks and shoes in public places (swimming pools, gym, or shared showers) to prevent transmission. Also remember to protect your warts with a bandage. This limits the spread of the virus to other parts of your body and avoids contaminating your loved ones. Never scratch the wart, as this can irritate it and spread the infection. At the same time, wash your hands thoroughly after touching a wart, even if it is covered. Respecting these hygiene measures is essential to avoid contamination.
In parallel, strengthen your immune system with a balanced diet and good sleep, because a healthy body can better fight the virus that causes warts. To speed up the healing of warts, be sure to boost your immunity with foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E (fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds). This will support your immunity, which is essential to fight the virus that causes warts.
And you, do you have any little tips or powerful remedies to make a wart on the sole of the foot disappear?