subject: Warts And Wart Removal Treatment Methods [print this page] Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin surface created by a virus. The virus is called human papillomavirus (HPV) that resides in the bottom layer of the skin. Different sub-types of HPV cause different kinds of warts.
People in all age groups, but mainly small kids are more prone to develop warts on their skin. They are spread by direct contact, simply by touching the wart. Warts can sometimes be contagious, but transmission from person to person is uncommon. However, warts can be embarrassing and disfiguring, and sometimes itch and hurt.
There are different types of warts. Common warts normally show up on the hands, and flat warts are discovered on the face and forehead. Genital warts are found on the genitals; plantar warts on the soles of the feet, and subungual warts and periungual warts appear under and around the finger nails or toe nails.
While some warts cause no discomfort, some are difficult to treat, some go away without any kind of treatment and others do need treatment.
In some cases, over-the-counter medication can remove warts. The medication is applied to the warts each day for a number of weeks. For plantar warts that are found on the soles of the feet, special cushions are available at drugstores. These are pads that help relieve any pressure and pain from the warts. For the removal of persistent warts, prescription medication may be required such as surgical removal or removal by freezing, burning or laser treatment.
Freezing, which is also known as Cryotherapy, is a treatment method where liquid nitrogen is either applied as a spray or on a cotton swab to the wart which freezes and gets rid of the infected cells. Although the lesion heals without significant scarring, a blister does form on the area. If the wart is on the foot, this kind of treatment is not the first choice, because it becomes very painful to walk. Another option is Immunotherapy which triggers the immune system to destroy the virus that causes the wart. However, because the substances utilized are costly, sometimes dangerous and need special handling, they're utilized as a final resort once all other options fail.
Many wart treatment methods are successful and the warts go away permanently. The body's immune system also gets rid of any tiny bits of wart that might be left behind. In some cases, should the warts come back, it is best to seek medical advice on other ways of treating them.
by: Larry Maxwell.
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