Types of Warts and Cures: Warts appear on the body of many people. Sometimes there is problem of warts on neck, sometimes underarms and sometimes even on private parts. Although warts do not cause pain, but if there are too many, people get worried. Most people consider warts to be a skin problem, but according to health experts, the biggest reason for this is a virus. Often people have a question that why do warts appear on our body and what is their reason? Apart from this, many people also want to know how warts can be removed. Let us know about this only from the doctor.
Dr. Yugal Rajput, dermatologist at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, UP, told News18. The biggest cause of warts on the body is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This virus enters the upper layer of the skin and the cells there start growing rapidly. Due to this extra layer of cells, a bulge is formed on the skin, which we call a wart. There are more than 100 variants of HPV and that is why the size and type of warts appearing on different parts of the body also varies. Some warts can also be genetic, but in most cases it is the body’s reaction to the virus. It is important to identify them at the right time.
Warts can spread from one person to another
The doctor told that warts can spread from one person to another. Sharing towels, razors or other personal items also spreads the HPV virus and causes warts. People who use public swimming pools or go to gyms barefoot are at a higher risk of plantar warts on the soles of the feet. Not all warts are the same. Common warts often occur on the fingers and knees. Flat warts are small and smooth in size and appear mostly on the face or neck. Whereas filiform warts are thread-like, which can occur near the eyes or on the lips.
Do not use home remedies to remove warts
Experts said that people often try to cut the warts with scissors, tie them with thread or burn them with lime and incense sticks. Doing so is dangerous and people should not try home remedies to remove warts. Cutting or rubbing the wart can spread the virus to other parts of the body and increase the risk of deep wounds or infection there. In some cases, creams or tapes containing salicylic acid can be used, but that too should be done only on the advice of a doctor. Improper manipulation can cause permanent marks on the skin.
Best treatment to get rid of warts
Doctor Yugal told that there are many safe methods of removing warts. In cryotherapy, the wart is destroyed by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Through electrocautery or laser treatment, the wart is removed by burning it from the root, due to which the scars remain negligible. If the warts are very stubborn or old, the doctor may also suggest minor surgery or special injections. These processes are completed in a very short time and without any significant pain.
How to prevent warts
According to experts, it is most important to take care of cleanliness to avoid warts. Keep your skin moisturized, so that it does not get cuts or cracks. Always wear footwear in the gym or public places. If someone in your family has warts, do not use their personal belongings. Keep your immunity strong, because a strong immune system is able to fight the HPV virus and does not allow warts to grow. Warts are not just a cosmetic problem, but a viral infection, which should be treated by an expert only.
