There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the gate to the entry of this virus. Types of warts: Hands: warts on the hands are a common type. Face: face is affected by flat warts. Feet: warts that appear on the leg or sole of the foot or thigh are masses of skin cells like calluses with somewhat skin color, called plantar warts. Only sometimes they are painful and they grow after each scissoring. Removing it is not an answer. ; Genitals: genital warts get transferred sexually from an infected person through coitus and oral sex. Penis, vagina opening and anus can be the place of its occurrence. Natural ways to remove warts: Apple cider vinegar When an apple juice is fermented in a factory to produce an acidic substance called apple cider vinegar. It contains a chemical called salicylic acid that removes infected skin. This vinegar has antimicrobial properties which fights with hpv. Prepare a solution of applecidervinegar 2parts and 1 part water. Now soak cotton in it and apply on warts like bandages. Please do not apply on open wounds. 2) ginger ;Garlic has a compound called allicin that has antimicrobial effects, antiviral and immune changing properties. Make a paste of garlic clove and water. Take the paste on the bandage and cover the warts with it. Do this for 4 days in a week. 3) pineapple A mixture of peptide digesting enzymes called bromelain found in pineapple that removes the dead and immature skin cells. People have used it on removing the warts and have had many positive results. Make a pineapple juice and soak cotton to apply it on warts. This makes warts fall off. 4) clear nail polish Applying clear nail polish is a home made remedy based on personal experiences. Its chemical properties suffocate the virus in warts and help in falling off. It acts as a protective coating to wards of air. Do it twice a day for a week. 5) bee propolis ;Honey bees collect plant substances, pollen, wax, nectar and with his enzymes make a resin-like substance known as propolis. Propolis s antiviral and rejuvenate skin cell properties. Acne, wounds, hsv (herpes simplex virus) are being treated by it. And it may help in fighting hpv in warts. Apply propolis on warts overnight. 6) castor oil Antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties are found in castor oil. Skin infection conditions like ringworm dandruff warts are treated by applying it everyday on skin. After a few days warts will fall off. 7) tea tree oil Oil extract from tea trees has chemicals that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It has antiviral properties that are used to treat acne and athletes' foot warts. 8) aspirin Aspirin is a mixture of chemicals. One is salicyclic acid whose work is to peep off the warts overgrown infected areas. Take a tablet of aspirin, crush it and mix it well. Water. Now apply it on a bandage and put on warts. Tight it and leave it for the whole night. Repeating a few times in a week makes warts fall. ; 9) duct tape Most popular way to remove warts is duct tape. It removes the infected area easily in a period of time. Take a small cut of duct and stick it to warts. Remove it many times a day in a week. Use pumice stone to scrub it and soak it in water. Repeat the work for many days. Sensitive skin has many side problems like bleeding and irritation. Steps to prevent warts? Warts cannot be prevented forever. You can just avoid its growth and reduce its contagious properties. Few few steps should be taken for future prevention: Avoid cutting the wart which may cause it to spread to other areas. The habit of biting nails overgrown areas causes viruses to spread to faces. Sharing nail clippers, towels, razors can cause spreading of it to others. Directly touching the warts is not well. Get done with the hpv vaccine. Genitals warts can be prevented by using condoms. Plantar warts spread more in wet conditions so keep your feet clean. Wearing the dirty slippers of other infected people can cause its spread. ; Conclusion: Warts are many types according to their place of occurrence. Warts are harmless but cannot be prevented for always. Its growth can be taken care of. Medicine cannot work in a positive way at warts. Natural remedies are easy to apply on it. Please visit the doctor if any irritation occurs and him/her for any further problem.

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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Maternal HIV Testing And Identification Of Perinatal HIV Exposure!

Dr. George Oommen

MD - Internal Medicine, DIM -Diploma in...read more

HIV Specialist•Mumbai

HIV testing in pregnancy should be done early so as standard care can be taken for the pregnant women.This HIV testing must be repeated in the third trimester, usually before 36 weeks of gestation. This should be done in women with HIV-seronegative and also in pregnant women who are at a high risk of developing HIV infection.

Expedited HIV tests should be performed at the time of delivery and labor and this is a must in women who have not been documented for HIV. The results of the...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

HIV/AIDS - Debunking The Myths Around It!

Dr. Meka Satyanarayana90%(159 ratings)

MBBS, HIV Management Course, HIV Update ...read more

Internal Medicine Specialist•Hyderabad

Belief: H.I.V. & AIDS are both same. Fact: Both are different.

HIV is basically one type of Virus which is responsible for the infection. It means Human Immuno Deficiency Virus. AIDS is the last stage after getting infected by HIV. This can be detected after 8 to 10 years of infection. It means Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.

Belief: HIV is transferred by working or being in contact with HIV infected people. Fact: HIV is not transferred by Social contacts. HIV is not tran...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Antenatal Maternal HIV Infection - Things You Need To Know About It!

Dr. Deore Sapana89%(28 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases &...read more

HIV Specialist•Nashik

HIV testing in pregnancy should be done early so as standard care can be taken for the pregnant women. The HIV testing must be repeated in the third trimester, usually before 36 weeks of gestation. This should be done in women with HIV seronegative and also in pregnant women who are at a high risk of developing HIV infection.

Expedited HIV tests should be performed at the time of delivery and labor and this is a must in women who have not been documented for HIV. The results of the test...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

HIV Counselling - Why Should You Go For It!

Dr. D G Saple

MBBS, MD - Dermatology

HIV Specialist•Mumbai

The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a critical disease. This virus invades a person's immune system which is the body's defense against infections such as viruses and bacteria. The immune system doesn't work properly and becomes deficient once attacked by HIV. One social acknowledgement to HIV that has gained enough recognition is the HIV counselling due to the crucial need to counsel the patient about sexual behavior and the risks associated with it.

Importance of HIV counsellin...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

HIV Counselling - Why It Is Important To Get It?

Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga92%(2613 ratings)

MD-Pharmacology, MBBS

Sexologist•Delhi

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Homeopathic Medicine for Lasting Longer in Bed

Dr. Shaleen Khurana

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Delhi

Homeopathy can be best defined as a type of alternative medicine that follows the" like cures like" principle. This simply means a substance that can cause symptoms in a healthy individual is utilized in small amounts to treat comparable symptoms in an ill person. Homeopathic remedies are typically derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, and animal products and are highly diluted to minimize potential adverse effects.

Many people believe that homeopath...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Why Are Condoms Flavored? Here are 10 Most Used Condom Flavours

Dr. M S Haque91%(4634 ratings)

BUMS

Sexologist•Kolkata

Flavored condoms may seem like a sales tactic, but they actually serve a great purpose. Not only do they help make sex more enjoyable, but they also help reduce the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs and STDs). It's not a stretch to say that flavoured condoms could be an excellent way to spice up your sex life while also protecting your health at the same time.

Furthermore, this article will provide you with all the information you need to know ...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

च्यवनप्राश के फायदे, नुकसान, बनाने की विधि, खाने का समय और तरीका

Dr. Devendra K Shah

MD - Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Doctor•Ahmedabad

च्यवनप्राश को लेकर हम सभी की कुछ ना कुछ यादें हैं। हम सभी के बचपन में सर्दियां आते ही मां चम्मच लेकर हमारे पीछे होती थीँ। उस समय इसके पोषक तत्व पता नही होता था। आज कोरोना महामारी ने बच्चे से लेकर बड़ों तक इसके गुण घर-घर पहुंचा दिए है। हम सभी जानते हैं कि च्यवनप्राश पोषक तत्वों से भरपूर है और प्रतिरक्षा को बढ़ावा देने वाले सर्वोत्तम स्रोतों में से एक है।

प्राचीन काल से ही च्यवनप्राश जड़ी-बूटियों और मसालों का एक का एक ऐसा आयुर्वेदिक सूत्र है जो शरीर को सभी जीवाणु और वायरल संक्रमणों से बचा...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

एंजाइम किसे कहते हैं, महत्व, प्रकार और फायदे

Dr. Sanjay Negi

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, M.Ch - Surgi...read more

Gastroenterologist•Delhi

एंजाइम मानव शरीर के अंदर जीवन से जुड़ी अनेक रासायनिक गतिविधियों को गति देते हैं। सामान्य भाषा में अगर समझा जाय तो ये शरीर के अंदर के कैटेलिस्ट हैं जो शरीर में हो रहे केमिकल चेंज को तेज करने में मदद करते हैं। वे हजारों अन्य भूमिकाओं के बीच सांस लेने (रेस्पिरेशन), भोजन को पचाने, मांसपेशियों और नर्व्स के कामों के लिए जरुरी हैं। मानव शरीर की प्रत्येक कोशिका में हजारों एंजाइम होते हैं। एंजाइम प्रत्येक कोशिका के भीतर रासायनिक प्रतिक्रियाओं को सुगम बनाने में सहायता प्रदान करते हैं।

एंजाइम प्रक...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Warts

Dr. Jitendra Gedam

Diploma In Dermatology And Venerology An...read more

Dermatologist•Gadchiroli

There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the ...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

पुरुषों में एचआईवी के लक्षण

Dr. Chhavi Gupta88%(21 ratings)

DM INFECTIOUS DISEASE, MD, MBBS Bachelor...read more

Infectious Disease Physician•Delhi

एचआईवी यानी ह्युमन इम्युनोडेफिशिएंसी वायरस एक ऐसा वायरस है जो मनुष्य की प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को प्रभावित करता है। चूंकि यह वायरस प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली पर ही हमला करता है इसलिए हमारी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली इस वायरस के खिलाफ रक्षात्मक प्रतिक्रिया करने में सक्षम नहीं है। इसका यह अर्थ है कि एचआईवी से पीड़ित व्यक्ति अन्य संक्रमणों और बीमारियों के प्रति अधिक संवेदनशील होता है।

एचआईवी एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में रक्त, वीर्य, या योनि के तरल पदार्थ के संपर्क में आने से फै...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Why Should You Refrain From Having Multiple Sexual Partners?

Dr. Pradeep Kolhe86%(25 ratings)

Postgraduate Diploma in Sexology , M.D.,...read more

Sexologist•Nagpur

Are you aware of the different consequences that may occur if you have multiple sexual partners? The more sexual partners you have, the risks of you getting an STI or sexually transmitted infection are enhanced. These infections are hard to treat, especially in patients with HIV. Until the infection is treated, your viral load may get pushed up. This makes it more likely that many people pass on the HIV virus by having unprotected sex.

What are the circumstances?

If you have se...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Ayurvedic Ways To Treat AIDs!

Dr. Bhupinder Singh Arora90%(182 ratings)

MD- Ayurveda

Sexologist•Amritsar

The acronym for 'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome' is AIDS. In fact, it must be understood that AIDS is not a singular disease, but a syndrome, or rather a set of diseases. People suffering from AIDS suffer from an immensely compromised immune system that makes them vulnerable to a number of diseases. Once infected with HIV, it may take anywhere between 5-10 years to develop AIDS.

Some of the major symptoms of AIDS are:

Lethargy and fatigue
Skin irritation
Drastic lo...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Unani Therapy For Sexual Anxiety!

Dr. Mir Baqtiyar Ali89%(5484 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Sexologist•Hyderabad

Sexual interaction is not only about physical intimacy but has a lot to do with your mental and emotional state. Being in a perfect physical, mental and emotional state of mind enhances the sexual performance by several folds. Unfortunately, for some couples, sex can be a nightmare, leaving them depressed and stressed out. Some individuals get cold feet at the mere thought of sex, a condition known as sexual anxiety or sexual performance anxiety.

There can be many factors that contribut...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Tips Resulting Best Recovery After Hip Replacement!

Dr. Mohammed Irfan Khan

MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Pune

What aids in best results after your hip replacement?

Practising these recovery tips will help you to have a smooth and successful recovery.

1-get in a healthy exercise routine

Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery; most can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery.
Once light activity becomes possible, it's important to incorporate healthy exercise in...more

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