INTRODUCTION: Warts are common, and are created by a viral infection, specifically by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are contagious when in contact with the skin of other people. They grow very slowly and may take weeks or longer, in some cases, to develop and can be difficult to get rid of because the thick layers of skin makes it hard for drugs to reach the virus that causes them.

They come in many sizes, colors, and shapes and occur in people of all ages, but most commonly in children and young adults. They can also bleed a little, but if bleeding is significant or not easily stopped by light pressure, see a doctor. Warts are generally harmless growths that often go away on their own within two years.

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HPV: As stated previously viruses that produce these skin growths are called human papilloma virus (HPV). More than 100 kinds of HPV are known to exist. Although treatments can get rid of the growths, they do not remove the virus, so they can happen again after treatment. Genital warts are the most easily recognized symptom of an HPV infection, However only a small percentage of those infected will develop these genital skin growths.

Kids can pick up the virus from touching anything someone infected has used, like towels and surfaces. Once cells are invaded by the virus, a latency (quiet) period of months to years may occur. The latency period simply means the virus is in an incubation period so if you do get a wart, you may never know where you came into contact with the virus.

They can also be seen in infants who have been delivered vaginally to mothers with HPV in their genital tracts; therefore, alternative methods of delivery should be considered.

TREATMENTS: Include the use of salicylic acid plasters, applying other chemicals, or one of the surgical treatments including laser surgery, electrosurgery, or cutting. One review of 52 clinical trials of various cutaneous applications concluded that topical treatments containing salicylic acid were the best, with an average cure rate of 75% observed with salicylic acid compared with 48% for placebo in six placebo-controlled trials including a total of 376 participants. This method generally takes three to six daily applications to be effective.

Like prescription cures, over-the-counter treatments often require numerous applications and are only necessary if the warts are problematic. Also, these are capable of destroying healthy skin as well as warts, so caution must be exercised by those attempting them without medical direction.

As there have been no controlled studies for most household remedies, it is impossible to know if warts that disappear after such applications do so because the treatment was effective, or because the growths often disappear due to the individual’s own immune system regardless of treatment.

Dermatologists are trained to use various kinds of treatments, depending on the age of the patient and the kind of wart. However, repeat applications at one to three week intervals are usually necessary. Since these skin growths are generally harmless, there may be times when these are not appropriate. Medical applications can always be used later if necessary.

CONCLUSION: Warts are non-cancerous skin growths produced by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. They are normally skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat and smooth and are passed from person to person, sometimes indirectly. In adults they frequently do not disappear as easily or as quickly as they do in children and since they don’t normally create any problems, it’s not always necessary to have them removed.

By: Richard H Ealom

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