Home Remedies For Genital Warts Treatment

Many people attempt to use home remedies for genital warts. It is important to note that most medical professionals caution against self-treatment because many of the substances used in home remedies for genital warts contain ingredients that can be very irritating to the sensitive genital area.

Following are some home remedies for genital warts that may help relieve symptoms:

* Take sitz baths. Fill a tub with a few inches of warm water and sit in it for 10-15 minutes every day.

* Squeeze warm water from a bottle over your genital area to provide comfort and cleansing.

* Use a heat lamp or a hair dryer several times a day to dry your genital area. Make sure to hold the lamp or dryer at least 18 inches from your skin.

One common home remedy for genital warts involves applying oil (vitamin E) on the infected skin and putting some raw crushed garlic over it. Cover it with adhesive tape. Some believe that this home remedy will cause the wart to fall off within a week.

Another popular remedy for genital warts is to make juice from onion slices that have been covered overnight with salt and apply three times a day until the warts disappear. You could also try applying the milky juice of fig stems two to three times per day or use apple cider vinegar to the area using a cotton ball to treat genital warts.

Aloe has been used for hundreds of years as a home remedy for genital warts. Apply the aloe externally in cream form or directly from the aloe plant. Aloe eases discomfort and may help in the removal of genital warts.

Home remedies for genital warts may include changes in the diet. Eat a diet rich in folic acid and beta carotene. Eat fruits and vegetables like radish, mango, squash and tomato which are orange, yellow and red in color. Dark green and leafy vegetables like spinach and cabbage and are also recommended. People undergoing home remedies for genital warts are encouraged to avoid cigarettes and caffeine.

After using any home remedy for genital warts, the condition can reappear in larger quantities than before. It is important that infected patients keep a close eye for future outbreaks.

Bear in mind that most medical professionals frown upon the use of home remedies for genital warts. Talk to your doctor before attempting to use home remedies for your genital warts.