Warts are a problem that affects many of us. Where does it come from and how to deal with it? We suggest.
Before we check which of the known treatments for warts will prove most effective in our case, let’s first answer the question of how these unsightly protuberances are formed in the first place.
Skin warts commonly known as warts occur as a result of infection with the HPV virus, of which about 10% of humanity is a carrier. Unfortunately, due to the fact that most of those infected do not show any symptoms of the disease, many are unaware that the virus is in their body and therefore do not take the indicated precautions to stop its spread.
There are many types of human papillomavirus, but the presence of warts on the skin is a symptom of only some of them. What types of warts do we deal with most often, and what are their characteristics?
Common warts are located on the hands and under the fingernails. These types of warts have an uneven surface and a grayish-brown or flesh-colored color. They can occur singly or in groups.
Mosaic warts appear on the feet and can form in several places at once. They are superficial and do not cause pain, but they often recur.
Deep warts usually occur on the soles of the feet and penetrate deeply into the skin, thus causing severe pain that can make walking difficult. These warts take the form of individual lumps with an irregular surface that turn brown or flesh-colored.
Due to the fact that most people infected with HPV do not show any symptoms of the disease, our exposure to such microorganisms is extremely difficult to assess. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the risk of infection. What are they?
The HPV virus is transmitted through physical contact with the carrier, and therefore, knowing that someone close to us is struggling with the problem of warts, let’s try to avoid direct encounters with them. However, if this proves impossible, remember to wash your hands regularly and shy away from contact with the infected person’s skin.
We run the greatest risk of papillomavirus infection in crowded public places. For this reason, in order to reduce the likelihood of contracting the disease, let’s try to refrain from regular visits to the pool, solarium or sauna. Let’s never share towels or a hairbrush with others. Let’s always wear footwear in public places, such as flip-flops at the pool.
Personal hygiene plays an extremely important role in terms of potential HPV infection, and we should always follow its most important rules.
Although there are plenty of methods to get rid of warts, actually using most of them is not successful. Which way to get rid of warts is really the best?
To enjoy wart-free skin, bet on cryotherapy. This method involves subjecting warts to very low temperatures, so that the lumps are simply frozen.
Many of us will be happy to know that this kind of treatment can be safely and independently performed at home. How is this possible? Well, more and more pharmaceutical companies are deciding to produce special preparations that, when applied, quickly freeze the warts, which consequently causes them to fall off.