Don't Touch That Wart


Updated 05/10/10 1:32 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Don't Touch That Wart

No - you can't get warts from touching toads, but I just read that warts can be passed from one person to another. Warts are caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV), and there are more than 100 types. Warts can grow on all parts of your body (and I mean ALL). Some viruses can cause warts to grow on your hands or feet, while others can cause warts to grow on your genitals and rectal area (not Read more

Bizarre Home Cures That Work


Updated 10/31/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Home Cures That Work

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Ease pesky health issues with vodka, duct tape — more From the Editors of Prevention Of course there are some health staples you should never be without — bandages or OTC pain relievers come to mind. But you can treat or cure a surprising number of minor ailments with these unexpected household objects and Read more

Have You Ever Had a Plantar Wart?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 54 comments

Have You Ever Had a Plantar Wart?

All Summer long I have been at battle with an unsightly, and sometimes painful, plantar wart on my daughter's foot. I took a photo of it and decided to spare you all from having to view the gore. She has been quite a trooper. We have had it frozen at the pediatrician's office. We tried some wart removal product I found at the drugstore. Next stop is a dermatologist. I am wondering . . . If so, Read more