How to Get Rid of Warts on the Bottom of Kid's Feet

Warts are a common affliction for children. According to Webmd.com, between 10 percent to 20 percent of children have common skin warts. Caused by a virus, warts are contagious but are usually harmless. Before turning to over-the-counter medication, try a home remedy the next time a wart crops up on your child's foot.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton balls
• Apple cider vinegar
• Vaseline
• Waterproof medicinal tape

Instructions

Before bedtime

1. Cover the skin surrounding the wart with Vaseline.

2. Soak a small piece of cotton in apple cider vinegar.

3. Place soaked cotton onto the wart.

4. Cover wart and cotton with waterproof medicinal tape.

5. Remove tape and cotton ball upon awakening.

6. Repeat process for up to two weeks, or until the wart falls off.

Tips & Warnings

• If this remedy does not work, you can apply an over-the-counter formula containing salicylic acid, such as Compound W. This treatment can take two to three months. If over-the-counter treatments don't work, a doctor can prescribe stronger formulas, such as a retinoid cream to disrupt the wart's growth. Laser surgery and freezing with liquid nitrogen have also been used, but those are usually performed as last-resort options.

References

• Webmd.com