Types Of Warts And How To Get Rid Of Them

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Types Of Warts And How To Get Rid Of Them

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Warts can be found on any area of your body and common warts are generally the most present warts although there are different types of warts that can be found in other parts of the body. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause for warts and other illnesses basically make your body more susceptible to this virus. HPV is a contagious disease but once it is in your body tends to stay in one area and not spread. There are over 100 different strains of HPV known currently. Common warts are generally found on the backs of your fingers, knees, and toes. These warts tend to be dome shaped.

Common warts are very frequently found on your knees, toes and the backs of fingers. Plantar warts, found on the bottom of your foot, are different from Plantar’s warts. Warts found around or under your nails are called periungual warts and filliform warts tend to be long, single stalks that generally occur on the face.

The HPV virus infects you by invading your skin through breaks or cracks. It likes warm, moist places so make sure to wear those shower shoes in locker rooms and public showers and avoid contact with wet floors. The HPV virus has an incubation time and you may not notice any warts for months after you are exposed or infected. Also most individuals can fight the HPV virus naturally so your body may kill the virus before it begins.

Those that have an immune system deficiency are more susceptible to HPV as their body cannot naturally fight off the disease. Those with dry skin have more entry points for HPV to access and infect your body. Biting your nails and having hang nails also increase the entry points around your nails. Keeping your skin in good condition will decrease your chance of getting warts.

Common warts can easily be treated with over the counter medication, though if you are worried about your warts spreading your should visit your dermatologist. If your warts are painful and do not disappear naturally or multiply rapidly then you should visit the doctor, as you may need stronger treatment.

Warts are many times symptoms of other illnesses and you should determine whether your warts are just warts or signs of something more serious. Other medical conditions associated with warts are Molluscum Contagiosum (a virus mainly found in young children), WHIM syndrome (immunodeficiency disease), eczema, and tuberous sclerosis (hereditary disorder).

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