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Warts can be an embarrassing subject to talk about, but even more embarrassing to live with, especially when you don’t know how to get rid of them. Some people wait until warts finally go away; however, this can take months or even years. But we’ve got you covered; we are here to tell how you can prevent warts when you should seek a doctor’s help and a painless way to treat them.
If you never had a wart before, then you may not identify what this little growth on the skin is, at first. Warts occur when skin cells grow quicker than normal because they are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are skin-colored bumps that may be grainy in appearance and rough to the touch. If you inspect the bump, you may notice little black dots. These are tiny blood vessels. Since warts can be confused with corn, cysts, and other lesions, see a dermatologist first before you begin any treatment for warts.
Warts are contagious. They spread from person to person through direct contact, mainly by skin breakage. They can also spread from one part of the body to others and cause different types of warts. Hence, it is important to wash your hands and anything that touches your warts, such as pumice stones or nail files.
Conventional treatments include freezing, surgery, chemical peels and laser surgery. These painful and scarring wart treatments suppress or remove the wart but they can reappear again. This makes the person vulnerable to infections in the future.
People dealing with warts in more visible or sensitive places such as their face, hands or genitals may feel conscious and stressed about it. They are more likely to want to get rid of warts sooner.
Can warts be prevented?
By following these simple guidelines, you can prevent warts and avoid them from spreading if you already have them:
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Wash your hands regularly, especially if you’ve been in contact with anyone with warts.
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Don’t pick at your warts
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Cover warts with a bandage
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Keep your hands and feet dry
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Wear shower shoes when in a communal bathing facility or locker room
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If you bite your cuticles or fingernails, do your best to stop. Biting nails creates an opening for viruses to enter your body.
Try to keep your skin moisturized, free from cuts, and healthy.
When should you see a doctor?
You should see your doctor if:
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You have warts on the face or any sensitive part of your body (e.g., genitals, mouth, nostrils)
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You notice signs of infection or bleeding such as pus or scabbing around a wart
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The wart is painful
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The color of the wart changes, this could mean that the lesion is not a wart but skin cancer
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You have warts and diabetes
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You have immune deficiency related ailments such as HIV/AIDS
Also read: https://www.drbatras.ae/skin-diseases/warts
Homeopathy treatment for warts
We understand that warts can develop in rather awkward and sometimes uncomfortable places. To treat them, a more holistic approach is needed, and this is where homeopathy excels. In homeopathy treatment for warts, the underlying factors causing warts are addressed and widespread health improvements can be achieved.
Homeopathy aims to treat warts by removing the growth without painfully destructive methods. Homeopathic medicines to treat the root cause and reduce its recurrence are selected after a detailed study of the patient. This study includes external signs and symptoms, mental makeup, and general physical state.
Two patients with identical warts may receive different homeopathic medicines. This is because, in homeopathic treatment, an individual’s health and mental characteristics are also considered and not the appearance of warts alone.
According to a case study furnished in the 13th Global Dermatologists Congress conference, 200 patients suffering from different types of skin warts were treated with three homeopathic medicines, Thuja, Dulcammara, and Natrum Mur. In 88% of cases, remission started within a month, and warts completely disappeared without any reappearance complaint.
Some skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma look similar to warts; hence it is important to get a firm diagnosis if there is any doubt. Don’t let your body become a home for warts. Book an appointment with a homeopath for customized treatment and get rid of warts without any side effects.