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Banana Peel Bests Tricky Warts

Q. I have had warts on my nail bed and three fingers for a year. I had them frozen and painfully burned off by my dermatologist, to no avail.

I went through several bottles of Compound W and similar products, but none worked.

My husband saw Dr. Oz recommend banana peel for warts and I have been using it all week. I am happy to report that this is working for me. Every morning, the warts look better and one is completely gone. My only regret is having spent almost $300 at the dermatologist for nothing.

A. Readers report that taping the fleshy part of a banana peel to a wart can be helpful. Thanks for your story.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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