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Plantar Warts

2.4K views 7 replies 6 participants last post by  Angel Hair  
#1 ·
i had a plantar wart on my foot and it was spreading. Ive had two treatments of Cantharidin by my podiatrist and it seems to have gotten rid of the smaller warts but it doesnt seem to be getting rid of the main large one. Should i be worried or do i just need more treatments?
 
#5 ·
There's a herbal remedy, Thuya or Thuja. You apply the liquid to the spot at least once a day. It can take a number of months, but it definitely puts a stop to them. Apparently you can take the same active ingredient in tablet form to support the effect. It's also recommended to support the immune system.
 
#6 ·
yup plantar warts are buggers and as LauraB said if you dont get the root they keep coming back. serious cases use surgery. liquid nitrogen has to be applied every 4 or so weeks after first treatment.

there are lots of remedies such as wrapping a banana skin around it. yup i know imagine walking a round with that in your sock. or ACV is another one. usually the best options are to burn/freeze/excise them.

as soon as the body recognises them as a pest it will remove them. currently your immune response to this is similar to a fly on a cows backside! not remotely interested. a burn will trigger teh immune system into action often. but if its a deep one with a distinct blood supply then choppity chop will only do.
 
#7 ·
I was told by a doctor that they prefer avoiding surgery. Apparently they're more likely to come back that way.