How does duct tape remove plantar warts
Researchers opine that the duct tape works by irritating the skin surrouding the warts. This stimulates the immune system to attack the warts and destroy them. The rubber adhesive present in the duct tape may play a role in stimulating the immune system to attack and remove the warts Duct Tape to Get Rid Of Plantar Warts: Here are the following steps to use duct tape to get rid of plantar warts: • Cut a piece of duct tape and apply this directly to the plantar wart • Keep the duct tape for a period of 6 days. If the duct tape falls within this period, replace it with a new tape • After 6 days, remove the wart and soak the warts in warm water. Now gently scrub the warts using a pumice stone or an emery board. This will remove the dead skin • Repeat this every 6 days for a period 2 months or until the wart is eliminated Duct tape for plantar warts is popular and nowadays salicylic acid is also added to the tape. Duct tape therapy is simple and effective. However, if the warts persist do
