WARTS
Warts are small, self-limited tumors caused by one of over 100 types of human papillomaviruses (HPV).
The clinical forms of warts include common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, periungual warts, filiform warts, and genital warts.
The clinical forms of warts include common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, periungual warts, filiform warts, and genital warts.
Warts typically disappear on their own with time,
but it may take years.
Warts respond variably to a variety of HOMOEOPATHIC treatment measures.
Warts may recur following treatment.
Some HPV types infect the genital and oral mucosa
and produce large, unpleasant masses,
some of which may become cancerous.
Other, HPV types are responsible for common skin warts
and are not associated with cancer.
Although warts are considered to be contagious, it is not uncommon for just one family member to have them. In addition, they often affect just one part of the body (such as the hands or the feet), but they can be spread to other areas by picking them
There is the familiar type of dome-shaped warts on the
backs of fingers, toes, and knees.
but it may take years.
Warts respond variably to a variety of HOMOEOPATHIC treatment measures.
Warts may recur following treatment.
Some HPV types infect the genital and oral mucosa
and produce large, unpleasant masses,
some of which may become cancerous.
Other, HPV types are responsible for common skin warts
and are not associated with cancer.
Although warts are considered to be contagious, it is not uncommon for just one family member to have them. In addition, they often affect just one part of the body (such as the hands or the feet), but they can be spread to other areas by picking them
There is the familiar type of dome-shaped warts on the
backs of fingers, toes, and knees.
1) Plantar warts are found on the sole (plantar surface) of the foot (not to be mislabeled as a Planter's wart). This type of wart usually appears as flesh-colored or light brown lumps that are flecked with small clotted blood vessels that appear as tiny black dots.
2) Flat ("plane") warts may arise on the face, legs, and other parts of the body, often in large numbers. This type of wart is more common in teens and children than in adults. Flat warts are smoother, flatter, and smaller than other warts and they generally occur on the face. Flat warts also can appear on the legs, especially among females.
3) Periungual warts appear under or near toenails and fingernails. They start out small, about the size of pinhead but can grow larger and affect nail growth.
4) Filiform warts have a single long stalk, often on the face and grow around the mouth, nose, and beard area. The surface of this type of wart has many flesh-colored, fingerlike projections.
Most warts have a rough surface as well as a number of black pinpoint spots that represent small clotted capillaries.
Visual comparison of the different types of warts:
Visual comparison of the different types of warts:
Can Warts Be Prevented?
Genital Warts
Genital warts can appear in the pubic area, on the genitals, in or around the anus, and/or in the vagina. They look like small flesh-colored, pink, or red growths.
The warts may look similar to the small parts of a cauliflower or they may be very tiny and difficult to see. They often appear in clusters of three or four, and may grow and spread rapidly.
They usually are not painful, although they may cause mild pain, bleeding, and itching.
HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in North America and certain forms of the virus can cause cervical cancer.
- If you already have warts, you can prevent them from spreading by not picking at them.
- Consider covering warts with bandages.
- In addition, keep hands as dry as possible -- warts are harder to control in moist environments.
- You should never brush, comb, or shave areas where warts are present as this can cause the virus to spread.
- Wash hands thoroughly after touching any warts.
Genital Warts
Genital warts can appear in the pubic area, on the genitals, in or around the anus, and/or in the vagina. They look like small flesh-colored, pink, or red growths.
The warts may look similar to the small parts of a cauliflower or they may be very tiny and difficult to see. They often appear in clusters of three or four, and may grow and spread rapidly.
They usually are not painful, although they may cause mild pain, bleeding, and itching.
HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in North America and certain forms of the virus can cause cervical cancer.
To prevent genital warts, some of the steps you can take include:
Treating Warts with Homeopathy:
Nearly all warts are harmless but once they pop up on conspicuous places such as the face or hands, most people will do almost anything to get rid of them.
Conventional treatments offer to freeze, burn, inject, shave, electrocute, poison, or dig the poor wart out but with varying degrees of success. Some can cause scarring while with others, the wart may regrow.
For patient sufferers, just waiting may also bring success as 65% of warts disappear all by themselves with time.
For those who would like to hurry their healing along though, homoeopathy can help – and in more ways than one.
Thinking More Deeply about Warts
Warts are often seen as nothing more than a minor nuisance – to remove the wart is to remove the problem. But is this completely true? No, say homeopaths.
Their presence on top of the skin warns of a deeper weakness or susceptibility that allows them to continue and flourish. While removing the wart creates a blemish-free skin, it does nothing to correct this underlying weakness – the person is still vulnerable to future health problems.
A more holistic approach is needed and this is where homeopathy excels.
By treating the wart as just one of the person’s health problems and prescribing a homeopathic remedy accordingly, widespread improvements are achieved and the underlying weakness repaired.
Common Wart Remedies:
When using homeopathy for warts, good results are achieved when the remedy corresponds to the characteristics of the person as well as the shape and appearance of the wart.
- Abstaining from sexual contact
- Using condoms during sexual activity
- Having sex only with a partner who is not having sex with other people
- Avoiding sex with anyone who has visible symptoms of genital warts
Treating Warts with Homeopathy:
Nearly all warts are harmless but once they pop up on conspicuous places such as the face or hands, most people will do almost anything to get rid of them.
Conventional treatments offer to freeze, burn, inject, shave, electrocute, poison, or dig the poor wart out but with varying degrees of success. Some can cause scarring while with others, the wart may regrow.
For patient sufferers, just waiting may also bring success as 65% of warts disappear all by themselves with time.
For those who would like to hurry their healing along though, homoeopathy can help – and in more ways than one.
Thinking More Deeply about Warts
Warts are often seen as nothing more than a minor nuisance – to remove the wart is to remove the problem. But is this completely true? No, say homeopaths.
Their presence on top of the skin warns of a deeper weakness or susceptibility that allows them to continue and flourish. While removing the wart creates a blemish-free skin, it does nothing to correct this underlying weakness – the person is still vulnerable to future health problems.
A more holistic approach is needed and this is where homeopathy excels.
By treating the wart as just one of the person’s health problems and prescribing a homeopathic remedy accordingly, widespread improvements are achieved and the underlying weakness repaired.
Common Wart Remedies:
When using homeopathy for warts, good results are achieved when the remedy corresponds to the characteristics of the person as well as the shape and appearance of the wart.
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Bibliography:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart
http://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts#Overview1
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/basics/definition/con-20021715
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1133317-overview
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000885.htm
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/wart.html
http://homeopathyplus.com/warts-treating-them-with-homeopathy/
http://treatment.hpathy.com/homeo-medicine/homeopathy-warts/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart
http://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts#Overview1
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/basics/definition/con-20021715
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1133317-overview
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000885.htm
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/wart.html
http://homeopathyplus.com/warts-treating-them-with-homeopathy/
http://treatment.hpathy.com/homeo-medicine/homeopathy-warts/