Warts on Hands and Fingers
Warts on hands really look bad and if you have any you should take immediate measures to get rid of them.
Just like any other wart, hand warts are also caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus. Different types of warts are caused by different strains of this virus. Since the virus is able to stick on surfaces and objects the people usually get infected while touching the surface or exchanging objects. Let us discuss various types of wart and the useful methods of wart removal.
Common Warts
Warts on fingers
The most common type of wart that occurs in majority of people is the common wart. These warts are primarily found near the fingers or palms. These are known as common warts as these warts can occur at any body part. This type of wart disappeared by itself in two years without any treatment. But since warts are contagious, you should take immediate measures for wart removal as soon as possible.
Subungual warts also occur commonly on hands. This type of wart should be provided immediate consultation by a dermatologist. Since these warts are present near the finger nails they look ugly and can even alter the shape of fingernails. Periungal warts are the third type that usually occur on hands. These warts commonly occur near the toenails and fingernails. One can get rid of these sorts of warts on hands by simple home remedies and over the counter drugs.
The reasons for the spread of the disease is the contagious nature of human papillomavirus. It can easily get transferred on contact. Thus by the shared use of infected household products like toys, fingernails and combs, the people get infected with warts. Similarly, sharing the towel of an infected person can also result in warts. Thus in order to prevent the spread of the disease, you should not share items like towel once you get infected with a wart. Similarly, in order to prevent the wart from spreading to different parts of your own body, you should again keep the skin clean and healthy.
Methods for Removing Finger and Hand Warts
Let us now talk of the methods available to remove warts from hands. Doctors generally use a chemical that makes the warts blister so that they can be easily removed. Getting the wart treated by doctor ensures that you undergo correct diagnosis and treatment.
There are over the counter medications available for warts to. The most commonly used one is the medicated pad, that can be easily applied over the wart. This pad freezes away the wart in some time.
You can also use a wart removal cream available in medical stores. These creams are natural and are made up of plan extracts. Thus there is no chance on any side effect as well. Again unlike the synthetic chemicals, the herbal cream is also gentle on your skin.
The best method for leaving your warts for dead or ensuring they never appear in the first place is to boost your immunity levels. This obviously has numerous other health benefits too.
Use the duct tape method. combine tape and apple cider vinegar. Keep the warts covered. This method really does work and many have sworn by its effectiveness. The treated warts will become hard, darken in color and eventually go away or come away.
Want to learn more ways to get rid of these ugly menaces? See our article on wart removal home remedies.
Finally you should not pick you warts ever as it results in the spread of the disease. Another common mistake that people generally do is that they chew their fingernails while having warts which is not a healthy practice. I hope these tips helped you to understand how to remove hand warts effectively.
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As warts are actually a virus you cant actually cure it. The best way to treat warts apart from actually removing them is to strengthen your immune system. This will help your body to naturally fight against the virus and also prevent them from occurring.
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Great remedy i also wanna add that Simply putting saliva on hand warts makes them disappear. try it.
Really? That’s a weird one!
i used to hav warts on my hands wen i was young and was adviced to apply the oil that comes out of a burning wood lyk camphor it realy worked and they healed, but your method works well also.
Hi Jenny, thanks for your remedy for warts.. very interesting.