Q. I get plantar warts on the soles of my feet. The doctor scrapes them, applies acid cream and covers them for 48 hours. They go away and then come back a few months later.
Help! How can I get rid of them without going back to the doctor?
A. We have collected several plantar wart remedies over the years. They include:
- Taping a banana peel (fleshy side on skin) to warts overnight.
- Applying an olive oil & turmeric mixture to the wart.
- Taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally.
- Soaking warts in hot salt water.
- Soaking warts in Domeboro solution (aluminum acetate)
- Soaking the foot in hot (not scalding) water (approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 to 90 minutes a week
Details can be found at www.PeoplesPharmacy.com. We also discuss wart remedies in our book, The People’s Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies.
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