Genital warts, a condition most often caused by the human papillomavirus, occur on the moist tissues of the genital area. According to The Mayo Clinic, these warts present as small bumps with a cauliflower-like appearance that may occur singly or in clusters. Approximately 30 percent of genital warts heal on their own without any treatment, but physicians may suggest medications applied to the skin and laser surgery to get rid of warts. Alternative treatments to get rid of warts are available.
Thuja
Thuja, an herb, may effectively serve as an alternative treatment for genital warts, according to the San Francisco Botanical Medicine clinic website. No scientific evidence exists to prove it works. The herb application must take place three times a day for several months in order to heal the warts. For treatment of genital warts for women, the website recommends using tampons soaked in a solution containing thuja or applying high quality thuja oil to the affected area. For men's treatment, applying a mixture of olive oil and thuja oil should shrink genital warts.
Hair Dryer
The Women's Home Remedies websites suggests using a hair dryer as a home remedy for the treatment of genital warts. After washing the genitals, use a blow dryer instead of a towel to dry the area. This may help to dry out lesions in the genital area without irritation. The website warns to keep the blow dryer on its lowest setting to get the best results and avoid damaging the genital area.
Vinegar
The Mayo Clinic mentions vinegar as a possible alternative treatment for genital warts. The website for Genital Warts Facts directs those with genital warts to apply vinegar soaked cotton pads directly to the affected area. Another application involves vinegar mixed with crushed aspirin. The genital warts should remain covered with the solution for several hours, and may need to be repeated once in order to successfully treat the warts.
