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Small, non-cancerous, and typically rough-surfaced skin growths caused by infections from the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Warts is a small, usually non-cancerous (benign) skin growth caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus causes the top layer of skin to grow rapidly, creating a hard, rough, or smooth bump that can appear anywhere on the body, commonly on hands and feet. Warts are contagious and often spread through direct skin contact or shared items.
Homeopathy addresses warts by stimulating the body's immune system to fight the underlying Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Unlike conventional treatments that often use destructive methods like freezing or cauterization, homeopathy is non-invasive and aims for "root-cause" healing to prevent recurrence.
Important highlights and key medical insights about this condition.
Cause: Caused by over 100 types of HPV, which trigger rapid, keratin-rich skin cell growth.
Contagion: Spread by touching a wart or a surface it has touched (e.g., showers, locker rooms). Breaks in the skin facilitate infection.
Common Warts (Verruca vulgaris): Rough bumps often on hands and knees.
Plantar Warts (Verruca plantaris): Found on the soles of the feet, often painful and growing inward due to pressure.
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Primarily affect school-aged children and teenagers (10–20% prevalence), along with individuals with weakened immune systems, those with skin injuries, and people who share communal showers.
See a doctor for warts if they are painful, bleeding, itching, burning, or spreading rapidly, or if they appear on the face, genitals, or in the mouth.
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Flat Warts (Verruca plana): Small, smooth warts found on the face or legs.
Filiform Warts: Finger-like projections, usually on the face.
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Qualifications: BHMS