Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which infects the top layer of the skin. Warts can be passed from person to person by close physical contact. The following procedure is suggested to remove both warts and moles: Clean with soap and water, leaving damp. Scratch the entire surface with a sterile needle concentrating on the center. Use an emery board to scratch and rough up the entire surface. Scratch hard enough that when the mixture is applied, it can be felt penetrating the surface. Mix a teaspoon of castor oil with enough baking soda to make a thin paste for each application. Rub the paste into the wart or mole until it is partially absorbed (1 to 2 minutes). Apply more of the mixture over the top and cover with a band-aid. Repeat three times a day (scratching and roughing up are done only once). Keep on until the mole or wart falls off completely (a few days to a few weeks). This will leave a pink area, which will eventually return to the natural color. There will be no scar.
