Wart Removal: Plantar, Flat and Facial Wart Home Cures

Plantar warts on the feet can be treated with salicylic acid or a surprising duct tape cure. From using white vinegar and banana peels for facial warts to understanding how they spread, effective removal techniques are within reach.

Treatment of Warts on the Face

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Julie Saccone

Warts are small lesions in the top layer of the skin caused by strains of the human papillomavirus. The flesh- or pink-colored growths commonly appear on hands and feet but may also grow on your face. While warts often disappear over time, facial warts can spread and become embarrassing, bothersome and painful.

Julie Saccone is a senior communications specialist and former journalist who began writing in 2003. She works in the health-care industry distilling research findings and complex medical topics for media and trade publications. Saccone has been published in newspapers including the "National Post" and "StarPhoenix." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Ryerson University and an honors Bachelor of Science.