How to Get Rid of Flat Warts on Your Lips
Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV enters the body through abrasions in the skin. Although not detrimental to one's health, HPV is contagious, and warts can be painful or simply embarrassing. The Mayo Clinic states that flat warts are typically smaller and smoother that most warts. They mostly occur on the face or legs and tend to be more common in teenagers and children than adults. Flat warts are similar in color to that of the skin, varying among pink, light brown and yellow. Avoid costly treatments and rid yourself of the unsightly wart with an at-home remedy that uses nothing but vinegar.
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Things You'll Need
- Facial scrub
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cotton swabs
- Adhesive bandage
- Pumice scraper
Instructions
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Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly. Use a good facial scrub to exfoliate the skin and remove any dead skin cells.
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Soak one end of a cotton swab with apple cider vinegar.
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Generously apply the vinegar to the wart with the cotton swab. Cover the entire wart with the solution. Use a paper towel to soak up any excess to avoid getting the bitter taste in your mouth.
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Allow about 5 minutes for the solution to dry completely. Avoid eating or drinking anything while the vinegar dries.
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Repeat Steps 1 through 4 three to four times a day until the flat wart completely disappears. It takes anywhere from several weeks to two months for flat warts to completely disappear.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are able to, wear an adhesive bandage after application.
The first few applications of apple cider vinegar may sting, but will cease after a few days.
