Do you have warts? Do you know what causes them? The fact is warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Since warts are caused by a virus they are contagious. Once you have been infected with this virus it stays with you for as long as you live. Skin warts or papillomas can be transmitted between individuals by a filterable infectious agent. If the virus is not treated within time it can cause skin cancers and other health related problems.

There are many different types of warts. The most common warts are the rough looking lesions most often found on the hands and fingers. The much smaller, smoother flat warts can be found on the hands and fingers also, but may even show up on the face and eyes. Warts on the bottom of the feet are called plantar warts and can sometimes be over an inch around. Genital warts develop in the genital and anal area; these have become a growing problem.

Warts (papilloma viruses) replicate exclusively on the surface of bodily tissues such as skin, mucosal surfaces of the genitals and anus, mouth and airways. Genital warts are highly contagious and also 90% responsible for all cases of cervical cancers and other health problems. HPV also decreases sperm count, which is one of the causes of infertility.

Laryngeal papillomatosis also know as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a rare medical condition caused by (HPV) infection of the throat that can lead to tumors. This condition obstructs the airway and without treatment is potentially fatal.

HPV is definitely not something you should take lightly. These dangers are very serious. Therefore removing your warts should be your first priority if you want to stay healthy and enjoy life.

Are you facing humiliation because of visible warts? Are warts interfering with your sex life? Do you suffer from diminished self-confidence? Have you tried prescription drugs? If yes, did they help or are you having any nasty side effects?

What if there was a natural way to get rid of warts for good and to completely control the virus? The good news is that there is a natural way for you to heal yourself without the nasty side effects and recurrences.

Regrettably, most doctors prescribe drugs that do not treat the virus effectively and in severe cases they even recommend surgery that can lead to scar tissue.

The following natural remedies have been proven to get rid of warts and to treat HPV. In order for the following treatmens to work you have to keep your immune system in top condition.

1. *** Vitamins and Minerals... Take a combination of non synthetic vitamins and a combination of non synthetic minerals which must be taken during the same day, but at a different time of day from the vitamins.

2. *** Herbal Teas... Drink 2 to 3 cups a day of herbal teas. Especially teas with lemon grass, chamomile, and green teas.

3. *** Antiviral Oils... Applly topicaly with a cotton swab to the warts.

4. *** Hygiene... Did you know that there are over 60 thousand viruses on your skin? If you have contracted HPV you must pay strict attention to your hygiene.

5. *** Underwear... Wear only 100% cotton underwear and change them more then once a day. Only use natural detergent to wash clean your underwear.

6. *** Taping... This only works on some common warts. Wrap the wart completely and snugly with a few layers of tape. Leave the tape on for 6 to 7 days and then remove it for half a day. This may not work in the first week. Depending on the size of the wart you may have to repeat this for about three to four weeks before the wart disappears.

I must mention that if you are diabetic, do not try any home therapy for wart removal until you see your doctor.

These are just some of the treatments that I know. But, there is an extraordinary home remedy invented by a naturopath/herbalist doctor with 25 years of proven experience. His treatments have been used by thousands who have become free of warts in a very short time of one week.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the number of cases of genital warts is growing at a phenomenal rate because genital warts are extremely contagious. It's also possible for an infected woman to pass on the virus to her child during pregnancy or birth.

It doesn't matter what genital warts look like because if you have the right home remedies you can actually eliminate them. You shouldn't have to put-up with warts, destroy them and regain your self-esteem, get your healthy sex-life back again.