Question: : For recurring warts, try rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the growth a couple of times daily. This worked on a wart on my hand that I'd had for several years. It takes a couple of weeks for the process to work completely.
Answer: : Some people use tape to attach the banana peel to the wart, changing it daily.
Question: : Our 14-year-old granddaughter has seen the doctor about her underarm sweating, but he had no suggestions.
Answer:: Your granddaughter might have hyperhidrosis, a condition of excessive sweating. There are a couple of over-the-counter products that would be worth a try. One is Certain Dri, which contains aluminum chloride (12 percent). She should put it on before bed, making sure her armpits are dry before it is applied. After a week or so of use, she may only need to apply it two or three times a week. Doctors can prescribe stronger products such as Drysol.
In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them in care of this newspaper or e-mail them via their Web site, peoplespharmacy.com.
