For small, flat warts on the face or the backs of the hands, castor oil is an excellent home remedy. The oil contains ricinoleic acid, which is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Apply castor oil to the wart a few times a day, or tape a soaked cotton ball over the area before bed. After a few days, the wart will start to die and fall off.

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