Warts are unsightly but harmless growths that appear on the skin. They are caused by slow acting viruses known as HPV (human papilloma virus) and there are at least sixty different known varieties of this particular virus. Whilst there are commercial applications for warts, there are also many old home remedies that can be used for a cure.

Warts can appear as singles or they can appear in clusters and vary in size. Although quite harmless, they are ugly and it is only natural that people would want to get rid of these as quickly as possible. Warts do not necessarily cause any pain or itching, but are basically a nuisance and unsightly.

The common wart can be found just about anywhere n the body. Most commonly however they will appear on the hands and fingers, but also on elbows and forearms, knees and even your face. Typically, they appear on skin that is exposed to a regular amount of friction.

You also need to be careful if you do have warts that you don't pick them, bite them or scratch them. This can have the effect of causing the warts to spread quite dramatically. Warts which have been picked on the hands can spread to the face through touching, so care is most definitely needed in managing them. Warts that occur on the face can be particular problem for men as they can spread as a result of shaving.

There are quite a few old home remedies that can be used on warts and so you can avoid the expense of commercial applications. One of these is aloe vera, a commonly available plant where you can apply the juice of the plant directly onto the warts. This will dissolve the warts and help tone up the skin.

Another alternative is milkweed, which is quite a common plant. The method of application for this is to use the fresh milky sap contained in the leaves and the stem and apply to the warts directly. This can have dramatic effects and is non irritating. As with all ailments, some people tend to be more prone to warts than others. A useful method of assisting in the control of warts is to increase the amount of sulfur-containing amino acids in your diet. You can do this by eating more asparagus, citrus fruits, eggs, garlic, and onions.

As you can see, it is possible to avoid commercial applications for warts and get relief by simply using a few old home remedies.