Warts are a typical skin condition in both men and women. They are contagious and if not treated early on may stay for years. Warts may disappear of their own accord but if you are conscious of their effect on your skin, you can have them treated. There are numerous kinds of warts that you may suffer from.
These warts which are caused by the HPV virus should not be confused with senile warts, also known as seborrheic keratosis. These conditions are not related.
Warts located on fingers, elbows, hands and knees are known as common warts. They are diagnosed by the appearance of rough skin with dark spots inside. On the other hand, flat warts are smooth and feature a flat surface. These warts appear on children in groups. Plantar warts can cause discomfort as they appear at the bottom of the foot. Filiform warts can be found mainly around the mouth and are shaped like fingers.
There are a few methods to get rid of warts depending on the severity. The duct tape method is one of them. Apply the duct tape to your warts, wait for a few days then peel it off. It can be done over and over again until all your warts disappear. Another cheap and affordable method is by getting a vitamin C tablet and rubbing it on the warts. Repeat until you are happy with the result. Radish, garlic and castor oil are great for rubbing too. Soaking your hands or feet in hot water is said to be effective too. By doing this everyday for 15 minutes, warts will slowly fade away.
Doctors, on the other hand, use surgical methods to treat warts. Burning warts with the use of an electric current is one. Freezing with liquid nitrogen is another method, called cryotherapy.
The use of salicylic acid is effective at removing warts. Here, constant application will kill your warts.
Cantharidin is another effective home treatment. This chemical is applied and bandaged until the doctor can remove the dead surface of the wart.
Laser treatment is another popular way to treat warts although they can leave a scar after treatment. This method is used if all other treatment methods produce unsatisfactory results.
In cultures where they don’t believe in doctors and surgical methods, other ways are employed. They use the power of mind and hypnosis. For them, warts and other diseases can be cured with the power of the mind.
