Skin tags and warts are common problems of the people of USA. About 46% people suffer from these skin problems. But they are not impossible to remove. You can get rid of them easily at home only with the help of hydrogen peroxide.
Causes of the tags and warts
- Genetics;
- Obesity;
- Diabetes;
- Hormonal changes;
NOTE: These tags are warts are common among the middle-aged people and the pregnant women.
Where do they occur?
They generally occur in the body folds like:
- Armpits;
- Groin;
- Neck;
- Under the breasts;
- Eyelids;
Warts occur due to the HPV viruses and develop through the broken skin or any type of cuts in the skin. These can spread to the other body parts through skin contact or even from towels or shoes.
How hydrogen peroxide can help?
Being a natural astringent and bleaching agent Hydrogen peroxide is used as a teeth whitener and stain remover. Food grade hydrogen peroxide can be helpful in removing tags and warts from skin. But you must make sure that the skin problem that you are having is surely a tag or a wart. Therefore, you can ask your dermatologist about it. Store the solution in a cool and dark place, away from the children.
How to use?
Take a cotton end and soak it in the peroxide solution. Now apply this solution only on the affected area. Do not apply the solution on healthy skin. You need to repeat this for 3 to 5 time a day for a week or two.
Precautions
- Don’t use the solution under your eyes
- If the tag or wart has occurred in a sensitive place then it’s better to avoid applying the solution.