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What is a wart, and why do they appear?
Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 100 different types of HPV, and they can lead to various kinds of warts. Most warts typically appear as small, rough, cauliflower-like growths that usually develop on the hands and feet. Warts can disappear on their own, but this often takes a long time, with some persisting for several years. Warts spread through contact and are most easily transmitted in moist environments. Wet floors in public swimming areas are a classic setting for spreading HPV to the feet.
Removing warts and nutrient deficiencies
Warts are typically removed using wart treatments or by freezing them with liquid nitrogen. Some people attempt to remove warts with apple cider vinegar, but we have never heard of this being effective, and established, proven methods are likely a better option. This also applies to genital warts.
Research, however, shows that people with warts have significantly lower levels of vitamin B12 in their blood compared to those who do not suffer from warts. Additionally, individuals with warts have non-significantly lower levels of vitamin D, ferritin (iron), and folate (folic acid). Researchers cannot explain these differences, but it may be because vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, and iron are micronutrients that all contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
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Scientific references and sources
Show referenceTamer F, Yuksel ME, Karabag. Pre-treatment vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and vitamin D serum levels in patients with warts: a retrospective study. Croat Med J. 2020 Feb 29;61(1):28-32.
