A wart might appear out of nowhere, and your first thought could be to search for quick and simple home cures on Google. Instead of finding something straightforward, you come across strange suggestions like using toothpaste, pineapple juice, bleach, baking powder, basil, or even baking soda on your wart. The directions include things like burning your wart with a hot match or poking it with a needle, or massaging it with the inside of a banana peel.( hint: Avoid doing any of these ) But what is effective? Dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD, offers three effective home cures for warts as well as prevention advice. 1. Sandpaper and duct tape One wart removal method that has a higher chance of success than others is the combo of sandpaper and duct tape, so be ready to visit your neighborhood hardware store. Dr. Piliang advises keeping the wart taped shut all day long. "If the tape comes off, replace it right away. Warts don't like it when the skin underneath becomes pale, moist...