The reason for the appearance of warts
According to statistics, one of the mostwidespread human skin diseases are rightly considered to be warts. They are small horny growths on the skin, which bear an uninflated, benign character. As a rule, the hands, neck and face are the most affected to this disease, which is not just unpleasant, but also ugly. The appearance of warts on the skin is due to the fact that a person is infected with one of the papilloma viruses (HPV), the species of which exists about 60. A person who has infected once with papilloma, forever becomes the carrier and distributor of this virus. It should be noted that not every HPV carrier knows about his illness, since often warts do not appear for a long time after infection with papilloma. But it's only necessary to catch a little cold, experience stress or something that can weaken the immune system, and this hardy virus will immediately manifest itself. It is also important to bear in mind that virtually every person is infected with one or another HPV. The peculiarity of this virus is that it can be in both active and passive states. And to diagnose HPV in an inactive state is very difficult, because it is during this period that it is not contagious and does no harm to its owner. However, it can manifest itself even with the smallest stress that the carrier will experience. 
Ways of infection with warts
The virus of the papilloma enters the human body through the microcracks of the skin. Ways to "earn" this disease is a great many, so you need to know why warts can appear:
- use of personal belongings of the infectedhuman warts, such as a towel, bedding, a hairbrush or even utensils. A huge risk of getting infected with papillomas is also experienced by people, often dealing with public objects. Even the ordinary door handle, the button in the elevator, the stair railings can cause;
- walking unkempt legs to the places of the bigthe accumulation of people (sauna, sauna, swimming pool, etc.) can contribute to the infection of the papilloma and the subsequent development of plantar warts, which are particularly difficult to treat. That's why it is recommended to wear only your slippers in such establishments;
- sexual contact with a person who is infectedpapilloma, also facilitates the transmission of the virus from one to the other, especially if one of the sexual partners is infected with condyloma, which can quickly progress.
- work associated with the cleaning of crowded places, which daily visits a large number of people, because the virus is able to penetrate the nervous system through the slightest damage to the skin.
A man can only catch a virus withweakened body, so we can safely conclude that lack of sleep, poor nutrition, stress and rare sports are also the causes of infection with warts. That's why a person who regularly does sports, chooses the right physical activity, properly eats and sleeps at least seven hours a day, does not threaten to have papilloma infection. What can not be said about people who were the last time they did sports at school.
How to avoid infection with HPV
Everyone knows that it is easier to prevent the disease,than then long and tiresomely from it to be treated. Nothing supernatural in this case does not have to be done. In order not to be infected with papilloma and, accordingly, warts, you should observe only a few simple rules:
- It is necessary to constantly monitor the purity of hands, face andfeet. However, abuse of frequent adoption of the soul is not worth it, since excessive contact of the skin and soap destroys the natural protection of the epidermis. It is enough for one water treatment per day, preferably in the evening. But hands wash before each meal.
- Before eating fruits, berries and vegetables, they should be thoroughly rinsed under running water to avoid infection by the papilloma through the mucous membrane.
- Try to minimize contact with people who are infected with warts, it is best not to touch their personal items at all.
- Less nervous and lead a healthy lifestyle.
- As often as possible, use vitamin complexes that will help maintain immunity in excellent form and prevent it from reaching a weakened state.
Types of warts: diagnose the problem
The fact that the papilloma can appear on any partbodies, have already found out. Now you need to figure out how they might look. To date, there are quite a large number of different types of warts:
- Common warts aresmall leather outgrowths resembling a common corn. As a rule, their size varies from 2 to 10 millimeters. Ordinary warts are most affected by the fingers of the feet and hands, neck, palms and face.
- Flat warts (juveniles) also representare not too large growths, which are of very different shapes. Most often flat warts are prone to palms and, regrettably, cheeks and forehead. Such papillomas are called youthful because they are mostly infected with young people, but flat warts can also bother more mature women.
- Condyloma (or genital warts)appear on the genitals of both women and men. Pointed warts are like small pimples that "stand" on a thin stalk. Condylomia should never be pressed or cauterized, as several new warts will appear in the place of one pointed wart. Such warts are transmitted from one sexual partner to another, especially if the genitals are damaged. Condylomies require immediate treatment!
- Plantar warts are very similar to the usual onescorn, which is facilitated by the fact that they are located just on the foot. Plantar warts may appear if a person wears too tight shoes. As a rule, distinguishes such a wart from the callus that if it is damaged, then blood will go off. Corns pass after a short period of time, and the plantar wart will bother its owner very, very long.
When to be treated
In some cases, the body itself can contribute to resorption of the wart, but there are a number of signs, noting that it is necessary to begin treatment immediately:
- the wart strongly itches or hurts;
- the wart begins to bleed or is injured;
- the wart has a non-uniform color or shape;
- the wart has an indeterminate contour;
- there are more and more warts;
- a wart appeared in the intimate area.
If you find at least one of the listeditems, you should immediately contact a dermatologist who will choose the appropriate treatment. You do not need to look for folk recipes, since you can seriously damage your health. And in any case, consult a professional doctor.
Ways to get rid of warts
There are not only medical, but also folkmeans to get rid of warts, they should be treated separately. Is it worth trying them? It all depends on what you expect. Such treatment will take more than one month, plus it will be difficult to predict the consequences. The most famous and often used method of getting rid of warts is the juice of celandine. You need to act this way: several times a day to cauterize the wart with the juice of a freshly ripped plant. It is important that it is cut immediately before the procedure. To treat warts in this way is necessary for several weeks, although, as "knowledgeable" people assure, the result will be noticeable almost immediately. But, in addition to everything, you can earn a burn. Juices of fresh vegetables, berries or castor oil can also contribute to the disappearance of warts. It is necessary only 2-3 times a day to thoroughly wipe the wart with cut potato, berries, onions or castor oil. This method is more sparing than the first, but the results need to wait longer. Dry ice will help remove the so-called "fresh" warts. It is necessary to put a piece of dry ice on a neoplasm and keep it for a long time. You should act very carefully, as dry ice can very badly burn the skin. Before using this or that folk remedy, it should be checked whether there is an allergic reaction to the medication used or not. If after self-medication you will only become worse, urgently call an ambulance or go to a polyclinic for examination.
Medical methods of combating warts
- removal of warts with liquid nitrogen
- wart removal with laser
- getting rid of warts with electric current
- surgical removal of warts
The hospital will select the most suitable methodtreatment. During the necessary manipulations, warts can respond to this interference in different ways. For example, disappear at the very beginning of procedures, and then reappear in the same place, change in size (both to greater and, accordingly, to less) during the entire treatment period. Sometimes they can change their color or in any way absolutely not to react to all the procedures performed. Sometimes it happens that the entire period of treatment has passed in vain, and the wart itself has dissolved after a while. Even having got rid of a wart, there is a risk (it leaves 20-30%) again to become a victim of this skin disease, because various medical operations and procedures treat only the tip of the iceberg - remove papillomas. But if you lead a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of repeated occurrence of warts to a minimum.
