Home Remedies for Genital Warts: What Works?
Overview
If you have genital warts, know that you are not alone. Genital warts (condylomata acuminate) are very common. According to the
Most cases of genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 120 strains of HPV, but types 6 and 11 are the strains that cause genital warts. Those strains of HPV don’t usually cause cervical cancer, but they do lead to genital warts.
It may be necessary for you to visit your doctor for treatment for genital warts. You may also want to treat your genital warts at home. Read on to learn about seven home remedies that may help treat genital warts.
Along with other health benefits, essential oils have been studied for use as antifungal agents. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been found to be useful against fungus and other organisms, including head lice. The Mayo Clinic lists tea tree oil as a remedy that might be useful against genital warts. You can apply a drop of diluted tea tree oil (mix one drop of the oil with a drop or two of a carrier oil, such as coconut oil) and apply directly to the wart.
Some people may be allergic to tea tree oil, so test a small amount of the diluted tea tree oil on your arm first. If there is no reaction after 24 hours, it should be safe to use.
Tea tree oil can be irritating and cause some burning or inflammation which is how it reduces the size of the wart. Do not take tea tree oil internally by mouth or through the vagina. You will need to apply the oil repeatedly for several weeks. Discontinue use if it is too irritating.
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Green tea has been found to be effective against genital warts. The green tea is concentrated into a compound in an ointment called sinecatechins (Veregen), which is available by prescription.
You can also purchase green tea extract over the counter and use at home by adding a drop or two to coconut oil and applying to the warts.
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Apple cider vinegar may treat genital warts at home. It’s similar to prescription medications that use acidic ingredients to kill off the virus.
You can soak a Q-tip, cotton ball, or gauze in apple cider vinegar and apply it to the warts.
Vegetables are good for you in a number of ways. Try eating crunchy vegetables like:
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Kale
These vegetables contain Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which can help clear up genital warts. It’s recommend you eat 4-5 servings of veggies every day.
There is an association between folate and B12 deficiency and an increased risk of contracting HPV.Taking a multivitamin or folate and B-12 supplements might help your body fight off an HPV infection and clear up warts.
Having genital warts puts a strain on your body. It can be difficult for your body to deal with any other health problems along with the warts. To help your body heal faster, you should cut out any immune stressors like smoking or a diet that is heavy in processed or unhealthy foods.
Foods to incorporate into your diet include:
- antioxidant rich foods (blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, bell peppers, squash)
- dark leafy greens like spinach and kale
- whole grains
- almonds
- beans
- lean meats
These foods can help boost your immune system and help minimize the recurrence of HPV.
Foods to avoid include:
- any possible food allergens (dairy, soy, corn, food additives)
- refined foods like white bread and pasta
- red meat
- processed foods with trans fats
- caffeine and other stimulants
It’s important to remember that getting rid of an external genital wart doesn’t mean that you no longer have an infection. Although rare, HPV can cause both genital warts and cervical cancer. You may have more than one type of HPV. It’s important see a doctor for your warts even if you treat them at home.
The virus that can cause genital warts can stay dormant in your body for a long time. So if you treat your warts and get rid of them, they may come back.
According to the
You can help treat genital warts at home. But the best thing you could do is contact Dr Harvey and get the cure on time. If an STI is causing your warts, you may need additional medication to treat the condition and prevent passing the infection on to any sexual partners. #DrHarvey
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