Treat Plantar Warts With Apple Cider Vinegar And Lemon
They are bothersome and sometimes they are painful. The good news: Plantar warts can be effectively treated naturally with home remedies.
Plantar warts, also known as plantar warts, are particularly common among adolescents. Swimming pools, gyms, or public spaces where feet come in contact with damp surfaces increase the risk of contracting these warts.
The plantar warts are triggered by the HPV virus (human papilloma virus). It is true that the removal is usually done by means of sodium nitride icing, but in less severe cases, home remedies can be used first.
Today we would like to introduce you to the benefits of apple cider vinegar and lemon to address this problem. However, if this does not remove the plantar warts , you should definitely see a good dermatologist.
Apple cider vinegar used to treat plantar warts
For our treatment it is important to use pure and unprocessed apple cider vinegar, which is obtained directly from the fermentation of this fruit. In contrast to the conventional apple cider vinegar that we use in the kitchen, the untreated variant can fully develop its positive and medicinal properties when used externally.
The benefits of apple cider vinegar for a plantar wart treatment are based on the following principles:
- Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid, which is antibacterial, anti-virus and prevents fungi. It is also very effective in curing infections and viruses such as HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
- Apple cider vinegar also supports the alkaline environment to fight any kind of viruses, bacteria or pollutants that can attack the feet. It regulates the pH level and is very effective for plantar warts.
- Apple cider vinegar is also rich in alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids, which can heal damaged skin or skin infected by a virus such as HPV.
Lemon used to treat plantar warts
As you know, dermatologists treat warts with chemical solutions or injections with the aim of eliminating the virus through burns or freezing. The process is painful but powerful.
A simpler way can be taken, especially in the initial phase (if there is only one wart and not several distributed in mosaic or satellite form). These natural remedies are well worth trying.
- Lemon juice is a great option for making plantar warts go away within a few weeks. The citric acid it contains also has an antibacterial and virus-inhibiting effect and prevents fungi.
- For an effective treatment, lemon complements the application with natural, organic apple cider vinegar.
How to treat plantar warts
The treatment will take several weeks, which you should definitely be aware of. You have to be consistent and strictly adhere to the hygiene regulations, as the virus is contagious.
Prior cleaning
The treatment should be carried out every day in the morning and in the evening. After showering, treat the affected area with cotton wool that you moisten with apple cider vinegar.
Make sure the area is soaked in apple cider vinegar and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Application of lemon
After you have moistened the warts well with the apple cider vinegar, put a thin slice of lemon on the area, making sure that the lemon is in contact with the infected area.
- Let the lemon work for at least 5 minutes, then dry the soles of your feet well. Now you end the early morning treatment by applying tea tree oil.
- The tea tree oil has an antibacterial effect and prevents the warts from spreading. If you wish, you can also put a few drops of tea tree oil inside your shoes as a preventive measure.
Night treatment
In the evening after returning home, the feet are washed thoroughly again. Dry well, as moisture encourages bacteria to multiply.
Re-apply apple cider vinegar to the plantar warts before bed. The lemon slice is then attached to the infected area with a plaster or adhesive tape. Put socks on over them. So the lemon can work all night.
A recommended alternative to lemon is a clove of garlic. Garlic is also anti-fungal and antibacterial and is often used to treat plantar warts.
