Unfortunately, various skin formations can appear on anyone. That's why many people are concerned with the question of which wart remedies fight them most effectively?
Despite the large number of various folk remedies, many still rely more on drugs purchased at the pharmacy.
On sale you can find various medicines for warts, and the price of some of them is quite affordable, while others are quite high. Anyone can choose the most suitable remedy for warts in a pharmacy.
fund groups
A review of the various drugs should begin with their division into groups. Almost all pharmaceutical wart remedies are designed to completely remove them from the skin. In other words, drugs of this type act only on the neoplasm itself, and not on the cause of its occurrence. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which stays in the body forever. Thus, removing such formations from the surface of the skin cannot guarantee that they will not appear elsewhere on the body.
To get rid of these neoplasms for good, it is not enough to remove them from the surface of the skin. It is also necessary to carry out a course of therapy aimed at increasing immunity and normalizing the functioning of the nervous system. Medications for such treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Today, anyone can independently choose an effective remedy for warts. All drugs intended to remove such formations can be divided into the following groups:
- solutions:
- ointments, creams;
- pills;
- gels;
- oils;
- plasters;
- cryopreparations;
- medical pencil;
- alkaline solutions.
Below are the most popular drugs for warts, the positive reviews of which indicate their effectiveness.
Solutions
The best-known products in this group, which can be purchased in pharmacies, require certain safety measures when using them, as some of them have cauterizing properties and can damage areas of healthy skin.
As a rule, a single treatment is sufficient to remove small warts. In the presence of large formations, it may be necessary to apply the drug several times. Before using the solutions, it is desirable to steam the formations in hot water. This group of preparations for removing warts is not used to treat the skin of children.
Precautions: When using cauterizing solutions for warts, the area around them is pre-lubricated with cream or petroleum jelly. In case of contact with healthy skin, it is quickly washed off with soap and water.
ointments, creams
These folk remedies for warts include:
- Cream, the active ingredient of which is interferon, which has an antiviral effect. The ointment is applied once a day. The course of treatment is 5 to 30 days. This remedy can be used by pregnant and lactating women.
- Oxolinic ointment, which has an antiviral effect. It is applied to formations 1-3 times a day for a month. With chronic warts, the duration of treatment increases.
- A cream that promotes not only the removal of formations, but also the production of interferon, which fights the HPV virus. It is applied to the warts at night 3 times a week (every other day). During its application, avoid exposure to the sun. This cream should not be used for treatment under the age of 18, pregnant and lactating women, as well as people prone to allergic reactions.
pills
The group of drugs intended to stimulate immunity in the human papillomavirus includes a drug that is produced in the form of tablets. They are taken in 2 pieces. 3 times a day for 2 weeks. If necessary, the course is repeated in a month. Thanks to medication, the size of warts is reduced. This remedy is used as prescribed by a doctor.
gels
In a pharmacy, you can also buy a remedy as effective as a gel, which is an antiviral drug for warts of plant origin. It penetrates deep into the thickness of the skin and destroys the root of the formation. Thanks to it, the production of the antiviral protein interferon is stimulated. The gel is applied to the wart 5 times a day for 5-10 days.
Butter
At home, such a simple and affordable remedy for warts as castor oil is often used. It is rubbed into the formation daily for several minutes for a month.
Correction
The best-known remedy of this type is a patch that is applied to the wart. It has an antiseptic and keratolytic effect. Its main active substances are salicylic acid and sulfur. To obtain an effective result, the patch is glued to the formation for 1-2 days. After that, the wart is soaked in water and treated with a pumice stone, removing the dead layers. Then the patch is glued to it again. The procedure is repeated until the formation has completely disappeared.
cryopreparations
There are special products that freeze the wart instantly. After 10-14 days there is no trace of it. Treating old and very large formations may require two doses of this medication. The interval between wart treatments is 2 weeks. The product should not be used on children under 4 years of age.
medical pencil
At the drugstore, you can buy a chemical like lapis (silver nitrate), which effectively cauterizes warts and kills germs. It comes in the form of a small "pencil". Pencil is applied to the wart several times until it is completely destroyed. When using a pencil pencil, there may be burns on the skin (looks like dark spots), so it is not recommended to use it to treat formations on the face.
alkaline solutions
In pharmacies, cheap drugs are often found, which are an aqueous solution of alkali. They effectively get rid of warts but often leave incurable scars after use. These funds must be applied punctually with great care. Before applying them, the area around the formation is smeared with an oily cream. They cannot be used to remove warts on the face. Alkaline preparations are applied only 1-2 times.
Whatever drug is sold in an over-the-counter pharmacy, it is best to consult a specialist before using it, as some of the drugs can bring not only benefits but also harm.