Skin Warts!
Skin Warts Exposed: Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Them!
Hey everyone! If you’ve noticed a raised bump, on your skin and it’s constantly increasing size but not causing any disturbance, more chance that it’s an infectious growth known as wart. Although most warts are asymptomatic still it needs to be treated.
Firstly, it can grow to enormous size and it’s highly contagious and it can spread to you and your loved once.
I’m a dermatology doctor. I’m here to share some insights on skin warts and why it’s important to have them checked out.
What Are Skin Warts?
Warts are rough growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are types of HPV that can result in warts appearing on any part of your body. Some common types of warts include:
- Common wart: seen anywhere that is exposed to environment, typically on hands, fingers, and legs.
- Plantar Warts: Hard and painful warts located on the soles of the feet.
- Flat Warts: Smaller and smoother, than types often seen on the face, hands or legs
- Periungual: at and around the nails.
Reasons Not to Ignore Skin Warts
- While certain warts may vanish without intervention, others may grow.
- Here are 5 reasons why its wise to consult your doctor regarding skin warts:
- They Can Spread: Warts are contagious. Can easily spread to parts of your body through direct contact.
- It’s possible to pass on the virus to others, family members who are, at higher risk.
- Warts in areas like the feet or fingers which endure pressure can cause discomfort while walking or handling objects.
- Warts appearing on parts like the face and hands can become embarrassing. If they grow or multiply, many individuals find them cosmetically bothersome as it impacts their confidence.
- in some areas they are hazardous as they can grow into form a tumour like mass.
- In instances skin growths resembling warts could indicate a serious underlying immune deficiency condition. It’s advisable to seek a doctor’s opinion for diagnosis.
There are safe treatments for removing warts. Why endure them when there are solutions?
When is it necessary to consult a doctor regarding your warts? Make an appointment with a doctor if:
- Your wart causes pain or bleeds.
- There are changes in its appearance.
- You have warts and a weakened immune system (due to conditions like HIV or
- medications you’re taking).
- Home remedies and over the counter treatments have been ineffective.
The warts are located on your face or, in areas. How are skin warts treated?
The treatment of warts varies depending on the type of wart its location and your personal preferences. Your doctor may discuss treatment options such, as:
- Using medications like salicylic acid, trichloro acetic acid to gradually remove the wart.
- Cryotherapy, which involves freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen. While this
- method can be a bit uncomfortable it is highly effective.
- Minor surgery may be recommended by your doctor for warts.
- Intralesional MMR vaccine or injecting PPD into the growth also shown good results. With natural healing process.
Looking for “wart removal near you”
To find a specialist in removal you can search online for “wart removal near me.” Alternatively searching for a dermatologist nearby is another way to locate experts who diagnose and treat warts.
Don’t let warts bring you down!
Skin warts are common and nothing to be ashamed of. If you notice any growths resembling warts on your skin don’t hesitate to seek advice. Discuss with your doctor the options to remove those bothersome bumps and regain your confidence, without worry!!
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Remember, you’re not alone on this journey. At Svastha, we’re all about helping you regain independence and find joy in movement. Let’s walk this path together, one step at a time.
