This blog post on before and after wart removal teaches you the do and don’ts after wart removal. It also contains before and after pictures of wart removal.
Before And After Wart Removal Tips – Before
Always keep the area clean.
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Do not cut the warts at home to reduce their size.
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Before And After Wart Removal Tips – After
Keep the area clean and dry. You can wash it with warm water and a mild cleanser but ensure that you do not scrub it. After washing, dry it thoroughly. You can apply a moisturizer after wart removal like Vaseline or Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
If you are wondering what to do after wart removal on the face, wash with Dove Soap and apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
Please note that you do not need an antibiotic cream after wart removal. Just keep the area clean and dry.
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Do not scratch or pick the area even if you experience some irritation as it might lead to infection. Touching the area can also contaminate your hand with the virus leading to development of warts on other parts of your body.
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Abstain from sex for 2 weeks if the warts were removed from your genital area to give it time to heal adequately.
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If the warts were removed from the feet, wear loose fitting shoes for 2 weeks and avoid placing a lot of pressure on the area when walking or standing to give it time to heal.
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Avoid strenuous exercise that affects the parts from which the warts were removed.
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Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes after the wart removal procedure since tobacco and alcohol dehydrate the skin which reduces the moisture content that is required for skin to heal.
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Eat a balanced diet since malnutrition slows down wound healing. Ensure that you also drink enough water to keep the skin well hydrated.
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After getting a wart removed you should avoid herbs which have been shown by medical studies to have the potential to cause bleeding like aloe vera, cranberry, feverfew, garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, meadowsweet, turmeric, white willow, chamomile fenugreek, red clover, dong quai, evening primrose and ginseng.
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FAQ
Is It Worth Getting Warts Removed?
It is definitely worth getting warts removed because if they are not removed they can spread to other parts of the body. For example a person with a wart on the foot can develop a wart on their finger from touching it. It is also worth removing warts if they become painful.
What Happens To Skin After Wart Removal?
A crust or scab will form and it usually takes around 7 days to fall off.
Does Removing A Wart Leave A Hole?
Yes, removing a wart leaves a hole in the skin. The depth of the hole depends on the size of the wart.
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