Plantar's Wart: Alternative Medicine Options For You

Unlike the more common warts, plantar's warts (also called plantar warts) really hurt. They grow on the palms of the hands and, more often, the soles of your feet. Sometimes they can be so painful that you can't even tolerate wearing socks on your feet. You can't use over the counter medicine sold at the grocery store or pharmacy on these warts - they won't do any good. But what are there any plantar's wart alternative medicine options for you?

Duct Tape

Believe it or not, duct tape is being used as a home remedy for regular warts, as well as for plantar's warts. Alternative medicine books, magazines and websites are even endorsing trying duct tape for plantar's wart removal - albeit cautiously. All you need to do is completely cover your warts with the duct tape, and change this once a day. The theory is that duct tape starves the virus that causes warts of oxygen.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Since plantar's warts tend to stay just under the skin, the duct tape method might not work. There is an older plantar's wart alternative medicine treatment which has had a lot of buzz for decades. Soak cotton balls, cotton padding or clean packing material in apple cider vinegar. Yes - the same apple cider vinegar you can get at the supermarket. Cover the packing material with a clean bandage. Change this every night.

Other Care Tips

One of the best things you can do for yourself if you have plantar's warts is no NOT scratch them. That just spreads the virus around - and it can also lead to other kinds of infection. Another plantar's wart alternative medicine tip is to wear a heating pad set to 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) for 30 seconds four times a day.

Go To The Doctor

Plantar's wart alternative medicine works best in conjunction with conventional medicine, not in place of it. Although common warts can usually be self-treated with success, plantar's warts are different. This is one ailment where you really should go see our doctor or podiatrist in order to get relief.

There are many nutritional herbal supplements on the market that claim to be plantar's wart alternative medicines. However, they are usually just vitamins and herbs and not recognized by any medical association as being a cure for plantar's warts. All warts are caused by the human papiloma virus (HPV). Usually, the best cure for any wart problem is time.