Do you have warts? Do you know what causes them? The fact is warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Since warts are caused by a virus they are contagious. Once you have been infected with this virus it stays with you for as long as you live. Skin warts or papillomas can be transmitted between individuals by a filterable infectious agent. If the virus is not treated within time it can cause skin cancers and other health related problems.

There are many different types of warts. The most common warts are the rough looking lesions most often found on the hands and fingers. The much smaller, smoother flat warts can be found on the hands and fingers also, but may even show up on the face and eyes. Warts on the bottom of the feet are called plantar warts and can sometimes be over an inch around. Genital warts develop in the genital and anal area; these have become a growing problem.

Warts (papilloma viruses) replicate exclusively on the surface of bodily tissues such as skin, mucosal surfaces of the genitals and anus, mouth and airways. Genital warts are highly contagious and also 90% responsible for all cases of cervical cancers and other health problems. HPV also decreases sperm count, which is one of the causes of infertility.

Laryngeal papillomatosis also know as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a rare medical condition caused by (HPV) infection of the throat that can lead to tumors. This condition obstructs the airway and without treatment is potentially fatal.

HPV is definitely not something you should take lightly. These dangers are very serious. Therefore removing your warts should be your first priority if you want to stay healthy and enjoy life.

Are you facing humiliation because of visible warts? Are warts interfering with your sex life? Do you suffer from diminished self-confidence? Have you tried prescription drugs? If yes, did they help or are you having any nasty side effects?

What if there was a natural way to get rid of warts for good and to completely control the virus? The good news is that there is a natural way for you to heal yourself without the nasty side effects and recurrences.

Regrettably, most doctors prescribe drugs that do not treat the virus effectively and in severe cases they even recommend surgery that can lead to scar tissue.

The following natural remedies have been proven to get rid of warts and to treat HPV. In order for the following treatmens to work you have to keep your immune system in top condition.

1. *** Vitamins and Minerals… Take a combination of non synthetic vitamins and a combination of non synthetic minerals which must be taken during the same day, but at a different time of day from the vitamins.

2. *** Herbal Teas… Drink 2 to 3 cups a day of herbal teas. Especially teas with lemon grass, chamomile, and green teas.

3. *** Antiviral Oils… Applly topicaly with a cotton swab to the warts.

4. *** Hygiene… Did you know that there are over 60 thousand viruses on your skin? If you have contracted HPV you must pay strict attention to your hygiene.

5. *** Underwear… Wear only 100% cotton underwear and change them more then once a day. Only use natural detergent to wash clean your underwear.

6. *** Taping… This only works on some common warts. Wrap the wart completely and snugly with a few layers of tape. Leave the tape on for 6 to 7 days and then remove it for half a day. This may not work in the first week. Depending on the size of the wart you may have to repeat this for about three to four weeks before the wart disappears.

I must mention that if you are diabetic, do not try any home therapy for wart removal until you see your doctor.
These are just some of the treatments that I know. But, there is an extraordinary home remedy invented by a naturopath/herbalist doctor with 25 years of proven experience. His treatments have been used by thousands who have become free of warts in a very short time of one week.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the number of cases of genital warts is growing at a phenomenal rate because genital warts are extremely contagious. It’s also possible for an infected woman to pass on the virus to her child during pregnancy or birth.

It doesn’t matter what genital warts look like because if you have the right home remedies you can actually eliminate them. You shouldn’t have to put-up with warts, destroy them and regain your self-esteem, get your healthy sex-life back again.

There are a lot of products available in the market nowadays that guarantee to eliminate your genital warts. However, it is important to know that the treatment that these products are talking about only refers to the removal of symptoms of genital warts. These available treatments merely get rid of the physical appearance of the warts. The virus responsible for genital warts, namely human papillomavirus (HPV), remains because there is still no cure for it. Thus, the best way of dealing with genital warts is prevention since treatment is very difficult.
It is a known fact that human papillomavirus is sexually transmitted. However, the virus does not need the exchange of fluids during sexual intercourse in order to be passed from one individual to another. Instead, HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact with other people infected with the virus. Thus, you may use barrier protection such as condoms in order to reduce your chances of contracting HPV. These forms of protection, however, do not promise a 100 percent chance because they do not cover the genital region completely. What this means is that you can still catch the virus and get genital warts even if you are engaging in protected sex.
Immunization is another method by which you can prevent genital warts. However, this method only applies to women. In June 2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer and other diseases caused by HPV for public use. After this, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed the vaccine for use of women ages 9 to 26. This vaccine is commonly known as Gardasil. Gardasil is designed to protect women against four strains of HPV. These four strains all together amount to 70 percent of the cases of cervical cancer and 90 percent of genital warts cases.
You may also use prescription and/or over-the-counter medications to combat your genital warts. Examples of these include pondofilox, trichloracetic acid (TCA), and imiquimod. As mentioned before, these medications are only designed to eliminate the symptoms of genital warts and not to totally cure them. A lot of medical practitioners discourage the use of these medications because most of them have strong chemicals that, when not used properly, will definitely cause harm to our sensitive genitals.
If you find that these treatments are not effective for your case, your physician may recommend that you undergo major procedures to get rid of your genital warts, such as alpha-interferon injections, cryosurgery (freezing), CO2 laser surgery, and loop electrosurgical excision procedure.
It is vital to understand that even if the treatment for warts that you underwent was highly successful in eliminating the symptoms, your genital warts might recur because no cure has been found for the root cause of the problem, which is the human papillomavirus. Studies have shown that HPV can sleep in your system for a long period, and this may bring about the outbreak of another episode of genital warts.
However, it is good to know that the recurrence of genital warts happens in different levels of persistence. Some people will undergo several recurrences, while others will only have a few. This implies that our immune system gets some hold of the HPV, thus lowering our chances of getting recurrent episodes. In fact, in many cases, the probability of genital warts resurfacing get completely eliminated after two years.