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Warts




Small rough eruptions that appear on the hands/feet or other body parts are called warts. Have you observed a blister like eruption on your hand that refuses to go away for months? These are warts. Quiet harmless, the warts disappear on their own, though it may take months or even years. Read on to know in detail about the various treatment methods.

Causes of warts


Wondering what leads to these ugly eruptions on your skin? Its HPV (human papillomavirus), a type of viral infection that is believed to be the cause of these skin conditions. Though they heal on their own, there are chances of a recurrence.

Wart types


The names of different types of warts are given below:


Categories


  • Mosaic wart
  • Flat wart
  • Plantar wart
  • Genital wart
  • Common wart
  • Digitate wart/filiform

Treatment for warts

  • Cryotherapy: Using liquid nitrogen you can freeze your warts.
  • Salicylic acid: This is a wonder ointment, regular usage of which after a bath is recommended. The wart can then be filed away using a pumice stone.
  • Warts can also be removed surgically or by burning it, by your medical practitioner.
  • Laser is yet another method for treating warts.

Risk factors of warts


Warts are contagious and can be passed onto another person. Touching or using the towel of an infected person can lead to warts. So it is best to wear flip flops while using any public toilets. Cuts and scratches on the skin make you more susceptible to the wart infection. If you have kids, then ensure that you clean the cuts properly and dress them. Open wounds are more prone to warts infection.