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Many of us have experienced the appearance of a warty bump somewhere on our bodies at some point of time in life. Warts can occur in men and women of all ages, but are commoner in kids and teenagers than in adults. About 7 to 10 percent of the population globally is affected by this ailment.
Warts more often then not they have been a cause of annoyance; as when they appear on face, or when they are obstinate to treat and reappear, and when some of them are painful. By and large, most warts are harmless and painless with the exclusion of the warts on the palms and soles of the feet which are painful.
Homeopathy offers the option of treating this condition without surgery and any local application. Homeopathic medicines help to effectively heal and control the recurrence and spread of warts to other body parts. (Image of a wart on skin / animated gif showing growth on the skin)

Warts are basically small, benign (harmless), non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral (Human Papilloma Virus - HPV) infection of the skin and mucous membrane. The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing and may vary in color, size and texture; it can be dark, flat and smooth too. They can spread from one part of the body to another and form one person to another person.
More often than not, warts grow out of the skin in cylindrical columns that generally do not join together, when they grow on thin skin (e.g. face) but in places where the skin is thicker, these columns cluster and join together in a compact manner. This gives the skin surface the distinctive mosaic pattern. Frequently there are black dots seen in a wart, which are nothing but thrombosed or clotted blood vessels that have grown quickly inside the wart.

Warts are classified depending on the location where they appear and type of HPV infection.
There are 5 types of warts; they are as follows:

• Common warts
  

  Common warts are small, hard, dome-shaped and typically grayish-brown warts. They are rough and may resemble a cauliflower, with black blotches inside, particularly when they enlarge. These black, seed-like dots are the blood vessels to the wart and hence are often referred as called 'seed' warts.

  Areas affected:
  They are more common where skin has been broken, for example where fingernails are bitten or hangnails picked. They usually grow on the fingers, around the nails and on the back of hands but may also be seen on the neck, knees and elbows.
  
  
• Flat warts/juvenile warts
  

  Flat warts are smaller (about the size of a pinhead), have flat tops and are smoother than other warts. These may be pink, light brown, or yellow. They tend to grow in large numbers - 20 to 100 at any one time.

  Areas affected:
  They can occur anywhere (arms, knees, or hands), appearing most commonly on the face, particularly in children. In adults, they are often found in clusters around the beard area in men, probably due to irritation from shaving. In women, these generally appear on the legs.
  
  
• Plantar warts
  

  These tend to be hard and flat with a rough surface and well-defined boundaries. Like common warts, these warts may have black dots that are actually abnormal capillaries, which ooze blood when the surface is shaved. When plantar warts grow in clusters, they are known as 'mosaic warts'.

  Areas affected:
  Plantar warts or 'Verruca' are usually on the soles (plantar area) of the feet and so are also called as 'Foot warts' or 'Verrucæ pedis'. Its location also gives them their Latin name 'Planta pedis', meaning the 'sole of the foot'.
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• Filiform warts
  

  Filiform warts are by and large flesh-colored warts that resemble a human finger in shape.

  Areas affected:
  Eyes and nose are common sites where these grow but they may also appear on or around the mouth.
  
  
• Genital warts
  Genital warts too result due to infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are one of the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases (STD) prevalent nowadays. Out of the 100 subtypes of HPV that have been identified, 30 of them are known to cause genital warts.
  Areas affected:
  These are named so because of the location at which they occur; they grow specifically on or around the genitals and the anus.
  
  

Some people are naturally resistant to the HPV viruses and may never grow warts. A weak constitution and weakened immune system predisposes a person to form warts; Persons with a weakened immune system (such as patients suffering from AIDS, lymphoma, other viral diseases like herpes, or those who are taking chemotherapy) are more prone to get infected with HPV virus resulting in wart formation.
Warts are viral in origin and are caused because of infiltrations by viruses belonging to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) family. There are more than 100 types of HPV viruses and different strains of HPV cause different types of warts.
HPV viruses enter the body through the skin or mucous membrane. After entering the body they most often do not produce any symptoms for 1 to 8 months. Initially when the warts appear, they are skin-colored and feel rough to touch, but they can also be dark, flat, and smooth.
A tiny cut or scratch makes a particular area of skin more vulnerable to infections; hence it has been observed that warts occur more easily if the skin has been damaged in some way. This also explains the high frequency of warts in persons who bite their nails or pick at hangnails. Spread to other parts of the body occurs especially in children if they pick at the wart.
Also, some scientists believe that warts are caused by stress.
Note: Few strains of Human Papilloma virus (HPV) are known to cause cervical cancer and other nonspecific types of wart-related cancers too.

Common sites where warts appear

Warts can appear anywhere on your body; skin, inside your mouth, on your genitals and in the rectal area.
Specific types of HPV are responsible for warts on the skin (generally on hands, feet and neck) while certain other HPV types cause warts on the genitals and rectal regions. Warts generally grow very slowly and may take weeks or months to develop.
(Images of different types of warts)

Recurrence of warts is a common phenomenon, as surgical removal of warts does not ensure the extinction of the virus from the body.
Sometimes it seems as if new warts appear as fast as old ones go away. This happens because the old warts shed virus into the surrounding skin before they were treated. Therefore in a way, new 'baby' warts basically grow around the original 'mother' warts. The best way to limit this is to treat new warts as quickly as they develop so that they have little time to shed virus into nearby skin.
Planter warts due to their location and genital warts due to their infectious nature are relatively more difficult to treat.

A simple clinical examination confirms the presence of warts, their distinctive appearance makes it relatively easy to diagnose.
In some cases, one may need to consult a doctor to ensure correct diagnosis, as it's possible that one may mistake a more serious lesion like carcinoma or melanoma as a wart. A doctor is the best person to judge that.

When should one seek treatment or consult the doctor for warts?
Warts in many cases disappear on their own over a period of time ranging from several months to couple of years. However it is imperative and one should seek medical intervention in cases which have not resolved of their own and reappear after various forms of treatment.
Warts in children may disappear without treatment over a period of several months to years. However, at the same time they are prone to faster spread as children may constantly handle them and are prone to frequent cuts and bruises; hence it is advisable to monitor their progress and seek medical advice in time. In case of infants and very small children, it is advisable to see a physician at the earliest.
Warts in adults often do not disappear as easily or as quickly as they do in children. Furthermore, they may be bothersome and may multiply rapidly or spread to other parts if left untreated; hence necessitating treatment from a qualified medical practitioner.
It is necessary to consult a doctor in the following situations too:

• When warts persist, multiply or recur, in spite of trials with home remedies
• There is a change in appearance or color of the wart
• If the wart or the surrounding skin is red, swollen, painful, bleeding or oozing pus/discharge
• If warts interfere with one's day-to-day activities e.g. writing, combing etc
• If warts appear on the genitals, or rectum
• Strictly do not attempt any means to treat plantar warts on your own if you happen to have diabetes or some circulatory disorder
• When you develop a wart during pregnancy, don't try home treatment; instead seek medical help for the same

Homeopathic treatment is constitutional treatment. Here the person is treated with his inherent tendencies. The medicines help to enhance the immune system and increase the body's capacity to heal itself. The medicines not only help to heal the current lesions but also play an important role in controlling the spread, progress and recurrence of the warts. It is the best suited option for long term relief.

Conventional treatment of warts usually comprises of various forms of Local applications and surgical interventions. Success rate with these methods is around 60%. Recurrence is very common and repetition of therapy becomes necessary for lasting relief.
Some of the treatments prescribed by Doctors are as under:
Keratolysis: It involves removal of dead surface skin cells most often using salicylic acid, blistering agents, formaldehyde or immune system modifiers
Cryosurgery: The process involves freezing the wart using liquid nitrogen, as a result of which the wart and surrounding dead skin falls off by itself. Surgical removal of the wart is sometimes also performed.
Laser treatment: Use of laser technology to remove warts.
Immune system stimulators: Imiquimod, a topical cream that helps the body's immune system fight the wart virus by encouraging interferon production. Candida injections at the site of the wart, which also stimulate the body's immune system.
Dermal blistering: Using Cantharidin, a chemical found naturally in many members of the beetle family Meloidae.

	Can warts be prevented?
	Can one get warts when in contact with a person who has warts?
	Do warts go away on their own accord?
	Is it necessary to treat warts?
	Do hypnosis or home remedies cure warts?
	Myths regarding warts
	Immunization for warts

Can warts be prevented?

One cannot prevent warts, but one can definitely take cautious measures to avoid contracting the wart-virus by following few common instructions: Wash hands and skin regularly and well Refrain from having direct contact with warts on other persons Avoid direct contact of warts to other parts of body Stop picking at warts as this may lead to spread of the virus Protect oneself against plantar warts and other infections, like athlete's foot etc. by wearing waterproof sandals in communal bathing places like public showers, or while moving around common swimming pools If there is a cut/abrasion on skin, clean the area with soap and water, as open wounds are open invitation to warts and many other infections Do not share clothes, towels, footwear or other objects of a person who has warts The best way to prevent spread is to treat new warts as quickly as possible so that there is not much time given for their spread

Can one get warts when in contact with a person who has warts?

Yes. Warts can be transmitted from one person to another by touch/ contact or sometimes indirectly. But merely touching a wart on someone doesn't necessarily mean that you too will get one; only close physical contact is responsible for the transmission. The time from the first contact to the time the warts have grown large enough to be seen is often several months. Sharing clothes, towels or other objects of a person who has warts is a common cause of warts. The risk of transferring hand, foot, or flat warts from one person to another is proportionately very small. Genitals warts are exceedingly contagious. They can be passed to another person via sexual contact, during oral, vaginal or anal sex. Hence if you or your partner has genitals warts, it is not advisable to have unprotected sex. Women may be oblivious to the presence of warts that grow on the cervix (inside the vagina), and may unknowingly transfer the infection to her sexual partner.

Do warts go away on their own accord?

Yes, warts do disappear on their own in certain instances (in nearly 25% of cases) but when it can happen, is not predictable. The period may vary from 10 months to even 2 to 3 years or more without treatment. Scientific studies too have not been able to ascertain why some warts undergo natural remissions while others stay on and call for treatment.

Is it necessary to treat warts?

If the warts are causing some discomfort or problem, then, "Yes, you must get it treated". Few reasons why warts need to be treated are given below: Very often, there is pain if the warts brush against something. Wart on the palms can cause lot of inconvenience while writing, working etc. It can also cause embarrassment while shaking hands with someone. In addition, sometimes they may bleed too. Another reason why these should be treated is to arrest its further spread. Treatment may lessen the possibility of spread of warts to other parts of the body or to other people too. Natural remissions take a long time while proper treatment eradicates warts promptly and completely.

Do hypnosis or home remedies cure warts?

Many people believe that home remedies and hypnosis are effective but this needs more authentic substantiation; the reason for this being that warts, especially in children may disappear even without treatment, and many warts disappear due to the individual's own immune system response to the virus too. Therefore it's hard to know whether it was a folk remedy or just the passage of time that led to the cure. Cures by hypnosis are attributed to the placebo effect or other psychological reasons.

Myths regarding warts

Warts do not have any roots in contrast to the popular belief because they grow only in the epidermis, which is the upper layer/stratum of skin and never grow into the second stratum of skin i.e. the dermis. When they grow downward, they simply push the dermis aside but never penetrate into it.

Immunization for warts

There is no vaccine available presently for the treatment of plantar warts. But immunization for the HPV strains causing venereal/genital warts and cervical cancer are available.

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