Genital warts are the commonest type of genital infections which can be transmitted sexually. The appearance of genital warts is cauliflower like or tiny bumps of flesh color. A virus - human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for causing genital warts on whole body. There are some home remedies available which can decrease the symptoms of genital warts but still it is vital to consult your doctor for treating the problem medically.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a popular and highly effective home remedy for genitals warts. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is corrosive in nature. When it comes in contact with the affected skin, it helps wear down the abnormal growth of the skin tissues. Plus, its antiviral property helps kill the virus that causes genital warts.
Apply petroleum jelly on the skin surrounding the genital wart to protect the unaffected skin.
Moisten a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and apply it to the affected area.
Use an adhesive tape to hold the cotton ball in place for two to three hours.
Remove the cotton ball and wash the area with warm water.
After half an hour, repeat the process again.
Use this treatment two to three times daily for a few days or until the genital wart is completely gone.
Also, drinking apple cider vinegar diluted in water is beneficial. Add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink it daily.
Garlic
Garlic is known for its antiviral properties, hence it can easily take care of the virus that causes genital warts.
Crush a few garlic cloves into a fine paste.
Apply the paste to the affected skin.
Cover the area with a bandage, and leave it on for one to two hours.
Remove the bandage and wash the area with lukewarm water.
Repeat two or three times daily until you get rid of the genital warts.
You can also take two garlic capsules daily until the warts are eliminated.
Aloe Vera
Due to its natural healing properties, aloe vera is often used in the treatment of genital warts. Plus, this herb is rich with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera can also soothe the skin and relieve itching.
Cut open an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel.
Dip a cotton ball in the gel and apply it directly on the affected area.
Secure the cotton ball with tape and leave it on overnight.
The next morning, remove the cotton ball and wash the gel off with warm water.
Repeat once daily for one month or until your warts are gone.
You can also drink aloe vera juice to boost your immune system, which in turn will help your body quickly fight off the virus that causes genital warts.
Castor Oil
The odorless and tasteless castor oil is used to treat many skin problems, including genital warts. The ricinoleic acid present in castor oil has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that help treat genital warts.
Soak a cotton ball in cold-pressed pure castor oil.
Put the cotton ball over the wart and secure it with tape. Leave it on overnight.
The next morning, remove the cotton ball and clean the area with warm water.
Gently exfoliate the area with a washcloth or loofah sponge to remove the dead skin cells.
Repeat this remedy daily until the wart becomes dark and eventually falls off.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E Oil can also effectively reduce the size of genital warts and prevent reinfections. Use a cotton ball or a filler to apply a few drops of Vitamin E oil directly above the warts. Repeat this for at least twice every day until the warts disappear completely. If need be, apply some crushed garlic over the warts immediately after applying some vitamin E oil on them. This would help get rid of the infection (and the warts) faster.
