How to remove papillomas: there is simply no more effective home remedy. This is the best way! 👇

There are limited cases where the home approach is acceptable – mostly for common viral warts on the hands/feet, not on the face and genitals.

1) Products with salicylic acid (10–40%)

  • What: mainly for warts , not for soft papillomas/skin tags.

  • How to: Soak the area for 5–10 minutes in warm water, pat dry, apply the solution/gel patch only to the wart, protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly. Repeat daily for 6–12 weeks.

  • Who should be careful: diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, sensitive skin, children – consult in advance.

2) OTC cryo-sprays for warts

  • Weaker than medical cryotherapy, but sometimes helps with small warts.

  • Follow instructions exactly ; avoid face/genitals/sensitive areas.

Important: These remedies are not for skin tags (the soft pendants on the neck). Home “threading”, cutting, or acid removal of these tags carries a risk of infection and scarring.

Dangerous “home tricks” to avoid

  • Tying with thread/hair (ligature) at home – easily becomes inflamed, can remain a base and recur, bleeding and scarring are possible.

  • Cutting/shaving at home – risk of infection, scarring, heavy bleeding .

  • Vinegar, lemon, iodine, celandine, garlic, essential oils – often cause chemical burns and dermatitis; evidence of effectiveness is limited.

  • Inappropriate “corn acids” on face/neck/genitals – high risk of damage to healthy skin.

Post-removal care (office or at home)

  • Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24–48 hours.

  • If there is a scab, do not break the crust ; let it fall off on its own.

  • Upon the recommendation of a doctor, you can use a gentle antiseptic /epithelializing cream.

  • Avoid solariums and direct sun; if necessary – SPF 50+ .

  • If there is redness, severe pain, or discharge , see a doctor.

How to reduce the risk of occurrence and recurrence

  • HPV vaccination (according to schedule and age) reduces the risk of some types of HPV.

  • Do not share razors, towels, or files.

  • Keep skin dry in areas of friction; wear loose clothing.

  • Control your weight, insulin resistance, and diabetes – skin tags are more common in metabolic disorders.

  • Avoid microtraumas on hands/feet; wear flip-flops in swimming pools and shared showers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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