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Warts
A wart refers to a medical condition wherein there are small, rough growths on
the hands, feet and other parts of the body of the patient (in the form of very
hard blisters).Warts are a result of a viral infection. It is caused by human
pappilomavirus (HPV).Warts is a condition that may be observed in both adults
and children. It is highly contagious and can be passed on from the patient to
another person through direct contact or even by using the personal belongings of the patient like a towel.
Kinds of Warts
Warts may be categorized into different types depending on the shape and the part of the body that they affect.
- Common warts. The common wart is rough in texture and raised from the surface of the skin.
- Flat warts on the other hand, are small and flat that are seen in big numbers. The most common areas affected by these warts include the neck, face, hands and knees.
- Plantar warts may be painful and are generally seen on the pressure points on the feet (on the sole of the feet mainly).
- Donkey wart.
- Filiform wart. Commonly found on the face close to the eyelids and the lip.
- Mosaic wart.
Treatment of Warts
There are different types of treatments prescribed for the treatment of warts depending on the type of wart and the severity of the condition. Some of the commonly used methods of treatment include:
- Laser treatment.
- Keratolysis.
- Using candida injections on the area where warts are observed.
- Use of a topical cream like Imiquimod that enhances the immunity of the body to fight the warts.
- Cryosurgery.
Several over the counter medicated creams with salicylic acid are available for the treatment of warts. Some home remedies that are suggested for treating warts include:
- Duct tape occlusion therapy. This technique refers to covering the area of the warts with a duct tape or adhesive pads for atleast a week.
- Tea tree oil is suggested as an effective treatment for warts.
- Banana skin is another suggested remedy. Even the use of products like vinegar, tomato juice and salt is suggested by some people for the treatment of warts.
The effectiveness of the home remedies needs to be tested for confirmation. Warts are generally painless and also harmless although very unappealing and unattractive. Warts may sometimes get healed on their own over time. If it does not heal even after a given time period and is causing discomfort and embarrassment it would be best to consult a qualified medical practitioner and follow the line of treatment suggested by your doctor.
