Question 1

does tea tree oil have any effect on warts?

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Yes, a known remedy: As in one of earlier post regarding home remedy for warts--tea tree oil, raw garlic, and duct-tape etc...Have been shown to be effective. But, about 60-65% of warts go away without treatment in about 2 years.
Otc compound-w can be quite effective as well, if used appropriately. If these measures not adequate, consult your doc..As there are many treatment available. Good luck.

Question 2

if i use tea tree oil for my warts how long will it take for it to come off?

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Unknown: there are hundreds of theories and methods to remove warts.  Sometimes just irritation of the wart will cause it to disappear  There are no proven studies showing that tea tree oil works better than other methods but you can try

Question 3

can tea tree oil get rid of warts and skin tags?

Accepted Answer

No: Skin tags won't go away unless they are removed.

Question 4

can tea tree oil treat genital warts?

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Not reliably: Nobody really knows. Tee tree oil is a common folk remedy but has never been studied scientifically. It's a skin irritant, so it might help. However, attempting treatment risks changing the appearance of the warts, making it more difficult for a doctor to accurately diagnose the problem. You would be much wiser to not treat yourself, see a doctor, then follow her professional advice.

Question 5

small very slightly raised flesh colored growths on side of neck.apart.not clustered. skin tag? warts? angiofibromas? any home remedies? tea tree oil?

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Hard to tell: You probably should ask your doctor to look at it since there are many possibilities.

Question 6

what are the most common symptoms of plantar warts?

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Pain: Pain and tenderness upon pressure.

Question 7

what otc solutions will help dissolve plantar warts?

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Warts: First it has to be correct diagnosis then it can go away by itself or use sal. Acid or other treatments your dr. Suggests.

Question 8

is it possible to spread plantar warts through footwear?

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Yes: If wearing the shoes with no socks you can spread the virus.

Question 9

is it ok to go to the spa for massage with plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

No: No it is not. A wart is a virus - you are putting the person massaging your feet at risk. Not good. Treat the warts, then treat the feet to a good massage...

Question 10

what should i do when freezing doesn't work on my plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

Lots of options: However, for your safety i recommend calling your doc. There are several effective, save therapies in addition to freezing.

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Can tea tree oil get rid of warts and skin tags?

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Can tea tree oil treat genital warts?

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Small very slightly raised flesh colored growths on side of neck.apart.not clustered. skin tag? warts? angiofibromas? any home remedies? tea tree oil?

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What are the most common symptoms of plantar warts?

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What otc solutions will help dissolve plantar warts?

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