Remedies for Warts

The virus that causes warts to show up on the skin surface is a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. HPV is very contagious and affects people with cracked or broken skin more easily. This virus loves to hide in wet or moist surfaces like around swimming pools or public showers. Thankfully there are various wart removal methods that can be used to clear these unwanted skin growths.

First, let's discuss some of the different kinds of warts that can affect a person. One of these warts is known as common warts and it normally shows up around the hands. There are various skin wart removal procedures that can be performed to remove these kind of warts. It's best to talk things over with your doctor or dermatologist before using any home remedy for warts.

There are also flat warts that can show up on the skin surface of a person. With flat warts they often show up on the areas of the body where you shave the most. These warts can develop just about anywhere but they most often show up on the facial area. Other areas where this wart can show up are the legs, arms, and hands. These warts have a reddish color and they are raised a little off the skin surface. Flat warts are known as benign tumors, which means they have the potential to become cancerous. With that being said, if you know you are dealing with flat warts then make sure you take immediate action to get them removed.

The next type of wart we'll cover in this article is genital warts. These warts commonly grow in the pubic areas and they can also show up around the thighs, anal cavity, and the vagina. These warts are highly contagious and can easily be passed from one person to the next. There are various wart removal methods that can be performed to remove genital warts. However, discuss things with your doctor first before deciding to use removal methods on their own.

Plantar warts are small and harmless but can cause a lot of pain. That's because plantar warts develops on the bottom of the feet, and every time you walk it will cause pressure on the warts that leads to pain. Immediate removal of plantar warts is very important so that you don't keep walking around in pain. The best way to remove plantar warts is to go to your dermatologist and ask what's the best way to go about removal.