WARTS TREATMENT
WARTS TREATMENT
Warts (verrucae) are benign hyperplasia’s of the skin, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a set of viruses that can infect the human body and in the case of Ants, it attacks the skin cells, causing them to multiply rapidly.
This is how the warty papules, which are benign lumps with a hard surface, cauliflower-shaped, develop.
They can vary in shape and color, from round, usually irregularly shaped, flat or bulging, to white, grey or brown, and come in various types.
They are the second most common skin disease, and usually affect children and young people, as well as people of all ages. The incubation period of this human papillomavirus usually lasts from a few weeks to six months. The bumps caused are highly contagious and unsightly.
SYMPTOMS - DIAGNOSIS:
They appear all over the body, but usually on the hands, feet, paws and face. During the summer season, contact with water and bare feet makes the lower limbs vulnerable to the virus. Moisture on the feet is also an aggravating factor for the development of the virus.
Usually, warts are asymptomatic, because after infection by the virus, HPV may remain dormant and no visible symptoms may be caused immediately.
They can be transmitted by shaking hands or through direct contact with contaminated objects in crowded places. Transmission from one part of the body to another, can also be caused by contact with the infected area and as a consequence of contact of other parts of the body with the hands.
TREATMENT - REMOVAL:
It is recommended that you should be screened and visit a dermatologist for their removal, because of their contagiousness. Diagnosis is carried out with a dermoscope to determine their clinical picture. The most advanced and effective method of removing warts is the treatment with the Medical Laser CO2 (Fractional Laser), since it is precise, simple as a procedure, bloodless and without pain or scarring. The beam of the Laser CO2 beam is focused on the affected area that is damaged, leaving the rest of the area intact.
