International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background: Warts are benign skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are a common ailment, particularly in children and adolescents, with various types including common, plantar, and flat warts. Clinically the lesions are asymptomatic and manifest in different forms, have irregular verrrucous surface and keep on growing slowly. The number of warts varies from single to several hundred. The homeopathic medicines shows effective results in treatment of warts. The homeopathic medicines like Thuja occidentalis, Causticum, Calcarea carb, Calcarea calcinata, Natrum muriaticum, Dulcamara, Hepar sulph, Arsenicum album, and even rare remedies like Carcinosin are considered as effective in treating warts.

Objective: To evaluate and compile clinical evidence regarding the efficacy of homoeopathic remedies in the treatment of warts based on existing literature and case reports.

Result: The review of these six studies evaluating homoeopathic management of warts, with remedies such as Thuja occidentalis, Causticum, Calcarea carb, Calcarea calcinata, Natrum muriaticum, Dulcamara, Hepar sulph, Arsenicum album, and even rare remedies like Carcinosin, shows a promising outcome.

Conclusion: Homoeopathy provides effective results against warts, As the homeopathy focus is on treating warts at the root cause–through strengthening the immune system and addressing the internal disturbance causing the warts. This holistic approach helps prevent recurrence and provides long-term relief without ugly scars or discoloration that may result from conventional treatments.