Salicylic Vaseline for Warts Removal

Warts caused by HPV are not exactly easy to remove. However, there are alternatives such as salicylic vaseline that promise to remove these warts from your body.

But is this drug really useful? Can salicylic vaseline be used to combat HPV warts? Here’s the scoop…

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1 What is salicylic vaseline?
2 Why can it help to get rid of warts?
3 When can’t salicylic vaseline be used?
4 How to use it to remove warts?
5 Aspirin with vaseline
6 Vaseline with garlic for warts

What is salicylic vaseline?

Salicylic vaseline is a drug used to treat various dermatological conditions, including ichthyosis, psoriasis, dandruff, eczemas, calluses, and warts.

It can be found in various forms, such as in containers or tubes, and in different concentrations (from 0.5% to 60%).

Mentioning the concentration is important because, depending on it, salicylic vaseline can be used for one type of condition or another specifically.

For the elimination of warts, salicylic vaseline of 20% to 60% is used. Its application is topical, i.e., a bit of this vaseline is spread on the warted skin so that it performs its function and removes the abnormality.

Why can it help to get rid of warts?

Salicylic acid, the main component of this vaseline, has a keratolytic effect from a 1% concentration.

By keratolytic we mean that it interacts with the keratin found in warts (and in skin normally) and softens it. Moreover, it causes peeling of the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis).

This peeling reduces the excess of dead cells in this stratum corneum, which makes the skin return to its normal state, without the bulge known as a wart.

The higher the concentration, the greater the keratolytic effect of the salicylic vaseline. That is, it will soften the keratin more and peel the stratum corneum of the epidermis more.

When can’t salicylic vaseline be used?

So yes, salicylic vaseline is an effective treatment for warts caused by HPV. However, it cannot be used in all cases.

It is contraindicated for warts located on the face and genitals. It is more for treating common warts that appear on other parts of the body, such as plantar warts.

In addition, salicylic vaseline has other contraindications:

It should not be used on infected wounds.
It should not be used on mucous membranes.
People who suffer from diabetes or poor circulation in extremities cannot use salicylic vaseline.
It should not be applied to children under 2 years of age.
It cannot be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Of course, it cannot be used in people allergic to salicylic acid.

Furthermore, it is important to mention that the area of application should not be bandaged or deprived of ventilation, unless a doctor indicates otherwise.

How to use it to remove warts?

Salicylic vaseline can be very useful, but only if used properly… Abusing it could have counterproductive consequences, such as salicylic acid poisoning, which is uncommon, but could happen.

It is not recommended to use too much vaseline or apply it to large areas of the body. The ideal would be to use it under medical prescription, let a specialist tell you how often and how much vaseline to apply to the warts to eliminate them.

Generally, the following is recommended:

Wash the area where you will apply it well before doing so.
Apply a bit of vaseline 2 to 3 times a day on the wart to be eliminated.
After doing so, wash your hands well and, of course, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Applying it this way, it is estimated that within approximately 10 days the treated wart will disappear completely.

After starting the treatment, watch your skin closely and, if you notice any unusual reaction, stop using the vaseline.

These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.

What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.

For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.

Click here to see what he did

Aspirin with vaseline

The salicylic acid present in vaseline is the raw material used to create acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin.

Since both compounds are very similar, it is believed that using them together enhances the keratolytic effect to eliminate warts more effectively.

The “magic recipe” involves crushing a quarter of an aspirin and mixing it with the salicylic vaseline to then apply it to the wart.

Is this more effective? We couldn’t assure it, as we couldn’t find reliable scientific information that confirms that this mixture is more effective than simply using the vaseline alone.

On the contrary, applying logic, using them together could increase the risk of poisoning by raising the dose when mixing the vaseline with the aspirin.

Still, many people have applied this home remedy and assure better results…

Vaseline with garlic for warts

Garlic is a very famous home remedy against warts. This can be used in conjunction with vaseline to try to remove warts faster.

The procedure is similar to the mixture of aspirin with vaseline. You simply crush a couple of garlic cloves and mix them with the salicylic vaseline to apply it to the skin.

In this case, there is also no scientific evidence that proves that this mixture is more effective than simply using the vaseline.

However, you could try it, because, being different components, it’s unlikely that one will interfere with the other or cause a joint reaction that is unfavorable. In the worst case, it will simply not be more beneficial than its isolated use.