So far remedies not working for warts

Posted By Mumtofourhearts (London, England) on 06/24/2012

I have some tiny warts at the side of my top lip just between my nose and lip. I have tried several remedies including tha apple cider vinegar, the garlic, the castor oil remedies I have even been to my doctor who has tried the freezing method to no avail. In fact since the doctor tried the freezing method the warts have increased. Can anyone suggest any remedies I can try. I would be very grateful for any help I can get. Thank you.
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Replied by Sara (The Beach, Canada) on 06/25/2012

I suggest you look into oil of oregano especially if you want no scar action. I doubt the location you speack of is warts though. Exerpt from internet

"Milia are the white bumps which forms on the surface of the skin, when the dead skin cells and the sebum, gets trapped in the sweat glands or the hair follicles, due to the lack of exfoliation. Other reasons for milia to develop on the skin are over exposure to sun, irritation to certain chemicals and injury to the skin. Milia are 1-2 mm in size and are yellowish white in color. Both adults and children are affected by this skin disorder. The most common locations for milia are the cheeks, around the eyes, forehead and nose. In infants milia can occur even within the mouth. Although milia is a harmless condition, yet it can make the person very unsightly. There are various methods which can be used for milia removal, some of these are explained here.

Treatment Methods

Milia in infants gets resolved on its own, though it may take a few weeks. Usually no treatment is required for removal of milia in babies.

In adults too, milia disappear on their own. However, if they refuse to go away and are making the person uncomfortable, the doctor may recommend applying creams, I. E. Topical retinoid creams on the affected skin. Some of the widely used products are adapalene cream, tazarotene cream and tretinoin cream.

Other treatment that are recommended by doctors include, the fruit peels, as well as, microdermabrasion. If these treatments too fail in milia removal, the doctor then uses the piercing technique. In this technique, a surgical knife is used to pierce the milia, and then the cyst material is removed using comedone extractor. The cost varies from place to place. Also, different hospitals in the same area may quote different rates. For exact milia removal costs, the person needs to contact his doctor and find out.

Milia Removal at Home

Unlike pimples or acne, milia do not have any opening or hole on their surface. They also are trapped beneath the skin, thus making them almost impossible to treat at home. It is always the dermatologist who should be consulted for milia removal, as removing milia at home can leave some ugly-looking scars behind. Nevertheless, if you are looking to treat them at home, then here is a treatment technique for you.

Step 1: Clean the affected area as well as your hands with a medicated soap.

Step 2: Boil some water, and wet a cloth with it. Now, apply this cloth on the affected area.

Step 3: Take a needle, which is sterilized beforehand, and pierce the white bump with it, making a tiny hole in its center.

Step 4: Take a tissue paper and gently squeeze out the contents of the white bump on it.

Step 5: After the white bump has been cleared of its contents, dab some astringent into cotton and apply it on the bump. Repeat the same procedure on every white bump.

In order to avoid or reduce milia on skin, there are certain precautions which you can follow. Firstly, follow proper skin care regimen, and exfoliate your skin regularly so that the dead skin cells and sebum do not get an opportunity to get accumulated on the skin, thus preventing occurrence of milia. Secondly, if milia is due to some harsh chemicals such as fluoride in toothpaste, switch to milder or herbal products. Thirdly, avoid going out in the sun during the peak hours , I. E. , between 10 to 4 and if it is unavoidable, apply a sunscreen containing zinc oxide or titanium oxide before venturing out. " Hope this helps, Sara

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