Warts
Brief description of the disease
Warts are skin conditions characterized by the formation of small, tumor-like growths on the surface of the skin. The sizes of the warts are different. Formations can be the size of a pin needle, and can reach the size of a ruble coin. The disease is of a viral nature and is transmitted through direct contact or through household items that are used by both sick and healthy people at the same time.
Varieties of warts
- ordinary (simple) - grayish-brown nodules of a round shape with a rough surface. These warts usually occur on the hands, face and scalp. They are widespread among both children and adults. Simple warts do not cause any painful sensations, but they are quite unpleasant from an aesthetic point of view, since they can form entire colonies of benign tumor-like formations;
- plantar warts - occur, as their name implies, on the plantar surface. In appearance, they resemble a corn, consist of filiform papillae surrounded by horny layers. The reasons for the appearance of plantar warts include constant shoe pressure and the formation of an unfavorable microclimate in the soles. When walking, such formations deliver painful emotions and need adequate treatment;
- flat warts are small nodules that barely protrude above the surface of the skin. They are yellowish or flesh-colored and are most often seen in young people. Flat warts form on the hands and face. As a rule, they are completely painless;
- venereal warts (condylomas) - got their name due to the fact that they are transmitted during sexual intercourse and affect, respectively, the external genital organs.
The main reason for the appearance of warts in humans is a viral lesion of the skin. The pathogen is transmitted to healthy people through direct contact with the carrier of the virus or through household items. In addition, sweating of the skin, minor injuries, burns and some other factors can contribute to the disease. So, for example, plantar warts are easy to pick up while visiting the pool or showering in the gym.
Treating warts
Currently, methods of combating warts are usually divided into medical and surgical. The first involves the use of ointments, the use of antiviral drugs, applications of destructive chemicals. All such actions have a relatively low efficiency and can only help in the case of the appearance of single formations, and even then at the very early stages. For this reason, modern treatment for warts is based on the use of surgical methods, which, in turn, are divided into:
- surgical;
- cryodestruction methods;
- radio wave surgery;
- operations carried out using laser technology.
The first two methods are distinguished by the painfulness of the operation and a long healing period. In addition, if handled incorrectly, they can lead to scarring and the recurrence of warts. Radio wave and laser surgery overcome these disadvantages and offer patients fast, bloodless and painless treatment for warts on hands, soles and other parts of the body.
Warts - alternative treatment
The people have a variety of recipes for getting rid of unpleasant skin growths. Here are the most popular ones:
- plantar warts are easily removed by applying to them a cake made from a clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of vinegar essence and wheat flour. Apply a small amount of this test to the wart and secure with a plaster or bandage. After 2-3 hours, the bandage is removed. If it does not go away, then the procedure for removing the wart is repeated again. Also note that small, painful dimples will appear in place of the fallen off formations. A bandage with Vishnevsky ointment is applied to them, which is worn until the wounds are completely healed;
- warts on the hands are quickly removed with the help of Kalanchoe pinnate leaves. Apply them to the warts and bandage them. After 3-4 procedures, the warts will disappear;
- an effective mixture is made from garlic and lard. Spread a cloth with it, put it on the wart and fix the bandage with a plaster. It is necessary to change the garlic-greasy mass every day. The course of treatment lasts 4-5 days;
- it is noticed that if you rub the wart with the juice of sour apples every day, then it will begin to decrease in size and completely disappear after about 10 days. Fresh rowan or tomato juice has a similar effect;
- powders made from crushed cornflower seeds have a good result. They should be done daily. You can also mix the powder with lard to get a wart ointment.
Remember that if you develop warts, alternative treatment must be agreed with your doctor or an experienced homeopath. Do not self-medicate, as it can lead to unexpected and sometimes very unpleasant consequences.
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The information is generalized and provided for informational purposes only. At the first sign of illness, see your doctor. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
