Warts are small, rough skin growths caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They are harmless in most people, but they can be unsightly, painful on the feet and, in the genital area, need medical care. Many warts go away by themselves in months to a couple of years, but they can spread and return. This page explains the types and causes of warts, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how homeopathic care is offered as individualised support.
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Warts at a glance
- What they are: skin growths caused by HPV, spread by touch and through broken skin.
- Main types: common, plain (flat), filiform, plantar, periungual and genital warts.
- Course: most go away on their own within months to a couple of years, but they can spread or return.
- See a doctor for: genital warts, painful or bleeding warts, warts that change, or warts in a weak immune system.
- Our approach: individualised homeopathic medicines taken by mouth, with no local application.
What is warts?
There are more than a hundred types of HPV. The virus infects the top layer of the skin, usually through a tiny break, and makes it grow rapidly into a wart. Warts spread by touch, from one part of the body to another or from person to person, and children and young adults are affected most often.
Common warts are firm, skin-coloured bumps with a rough surface, usually on the hands and fingers. Plain (flat) warts are small, flat-topped and often on the face and hands of children. Filiform warts are finger-like projections on the face, neck and scalp. Plantar warts are on the soles and can be painful. Periungual warts grow around the nails. Genital warts are spread by sexual contact and need medical assessment.
Symptoms of warts
Common symptoms include:
- Small, grainy, flesh-coloured, pink, white or tan bumps
- A rough surface, sometimes with tiny black dots (clotted blood vessels)
- Single warts or several clustered together
- Flat-topped warts in children, or thread-like warts on the face
- Painful warts on the soles when walking
- Rough bumps around the nails, which can affect nail growth
- Cauliflower-like growths on the genitals in genital warts
- Itching or bleeding if a wart is picked or injured
Causes and risk factors of warts
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV)
- Entry of the virus through cuts, scratches or damaged skin
- Touching a wart, or sharing towels, razors or footwear
- Walking barefoot in swimming pools and communal showers
- Nail biting and skin picking, which spread warts
- A weak immune system, which makes warts more persistent
- Sexual contact, for genital warts
- Children and young adults are affected more often
How warts is diagnosed
Warts are usually diagnosed by looking at them. A doctor may:
- Examine the growth and gently pare the surface to look for the tiny clotted blood vessels
- Take a skin biopsy if the diagnosis is unclear or the wart looks unusual
- Examine and test the genital area and discuss testing for related infections, if genital warts are suspected
- Check for a weak immune system if warts are widespread or persistent
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly if there is:
- Warts on the genitals or around the anus
- Warts that are painful, bleeding, changing colour or shape, or rapidly growing
- Warts on the face that are spreading, or warts in a person with a weak immune system or diabetes
- A wart that does not respond to treatment or keeps returning
- Signs of infection such as redness, swelling and pus
Conventional treatment options
Because many warts go away on their own, treatment is optional. When it is wanted, options include:
- Salicylic acid preparations such as paints, gels, pads and plasters, used daily for weeks
- Freezing (cryotherapy) with liquid nitrogen, repeated every few weeks
- Duct tape covering, which some people use as a simple measure
- Prescription treatments, electrocautery or laser for stubborn or genital warts, under medical care
- HPV vaccination, which protects against the types that cause most genital warts
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for warts
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for warts, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Thuja occidentalis: soft, fleshy, cauliflower-like or pedunculated warts, especially on the genitals and with a tendency to growths.
Causticum: hard warts, especially near the nails, on the face and on the eyelids.
Antimonium crudum: horny, hard warts on the soles and hands, with thick, rough skin.
Nitricum acidum: large, jagged, splinter-like warts that bleed easily, on the genitals and mucous borders.
Dulcamara: smooth, flat warts, particularly on the face and hands, in damp or cold weather.
Read the full list in our guide to the 10 best homeopathic medicines for warts. The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
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Every person with warts is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for warts for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic treatment of warts at Welling Homeopathy
Warts depend on the virus and on how the body responds to it, which is why some people get them repeatedly while others do not. At Welling Homeopathy a detailed consultation covers the type, site and number of your warts, how long you have had them, whether they hurt or bleed, your general health and immunity, and your emotional state, so that treatment is planned around you.
Homeopathic medicines are taken by mouth, with no local application, and are offered to support the body’s response to the virus and to reduce the tendency to new warts.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Homeopathic medicines act greatly on warts.The medicines are to be taken orally,there is no local applications. Homeopathic medicines prevent new one from cropping up as other allopathic methods provide temporary relief. It prevents the warts from spreading to other parts of the body.
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Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Do not pick, scratch or bite warts, which spreads them.
- Keep warts clean and dry, and cover them in swimming pools and communal showers.
- Do not share towels, razors, nail files or footwear.
- Wear flip-flops in public showers and changing rooms.
- Wash your hands after touching a wart, and keep your skin moisturised to prevent cracks.
- Ask your doctor about HPV vaccination, and about checking any genital warts.
Warts treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for warts treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about warts
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for warts?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on the type of wart, its site and your general health. Thuja, Causticum, Antimonium crudum and Nitricum acidum are among those traditionally considered. The medicines are taken by mouth.
2. Are warts contagious?
Yes, warts spread by direct touch and through shared towels, razors and floors in damp public areas, so keep warts covered and clean.
3. Why do warts keep coming back?
The virus can remain in the skin and the immune system may not clear it, so warts can reappear, especially in children and in people with a weak immune system.
4. Are genital warts the same as common warts?
They are caused by different HPV types and need medical assessment, including advice on screening and vaccination.
5. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for warts?
Yes. You can share photographs and your history and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
6. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for warts?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for warts. Thuja, Causticum, Antimonium crudum, Nitricum acidum and Dulcamara are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
7. How long does homeopathic treatment for warts take?
The duration depends on how long you have had warts, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
8. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for warts?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
9. What are the early signs of warts?
A small, rough, skin-coloured bump, often on a finger, hand, foot or face, sometimes with tiny black dots, is the usual early sign of a wart.
10. What should I eat or avoid if I have warts?
There is no special diet for warts, but a balanced diet with enough protein, fruit and vegetables supports your immunity, which helps the body to deal with the virus.
11. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of warts?
Conventional treatment of warts uses salicylic acid, freezing (cryotherapy), duct tape, electrocautery or laser, and many warts disappear without any treatment. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
12. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for warts in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats warts with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
13. Where can I get warts treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
