A wart is a small, abnormal growth of cells that can appear almost anywhere on the body. Warts are common and caused by a viral infection, which also means that they are contagious. Warts can disappear after a few months or few years, but they can also recur.

Warts will often vary in size, shape and affected area which means you can have common warts of different size and shape on your thigh or arm or back. Some of the most common types of warts are plantar warts, flat warts, filiform warts, genital warts, mosaic warts, and periungual warts. These warts are most often caused by Type 1, 2, and 3 HP viruses.

Fortunately, treatment options are basically the same for all cases, although the most effective type of treatment for wart removal is thought to be salicylic acid. If you are thinking about using this type of treatment you will need to use it for at least 3 months before the wart can be fully removed.

Cryosurgery is also a common practice to remove warts. This type of treatment should take about three sessions to remove a common wart, however, up to a dozen session will be required if you want to remove foot warts.

Electrodissection is another viable way of removing a wart. This type of procedure uses a heated, metal probe to remove the abnormal growth. Another type of procedure used to help remove warts is called surgical curettage or scraping.

Some natural skin products and home remedies can also help you eliminate warts in a gentler manner.

Apply fresh Aloe vera juice directly to the wart. This product will help dissolve the wart while also helping you tone up the skin.

Foods containing proteolytic enzymes also work against warts. Papayas, banana peels, pineapples and figs contain these enzymes, which also help dissolve warts in a gentle manner. All you have to do is mash up the fruit and apply it to the area where the wart is. Once you have the paste on the skin, bandage it up and allow the fruit to take effect.

Warts can also be treated using weeds. One weed in particular is milkweed which has often been used to remove warts. The fresh sap is applied directly to the wart once, every day. This is possible because the sap is non-irritating and won't harm the surrounding skin.

Changing your diet can also have an impact on your warts. By eating more foods such as asparagus, citrus fruits, eggs, garlic and onions, you will be increasing the amount of sulfur in your diet which will help reduce the appearance of warts.

Keep in mind that most wart treatments (with the exception of dissection) are lengthy, so you must be patient and consistent. Luckily, warts can be treated fairly easily, however, if they do recur you can still use a natural form of removal that we have yet to mention.