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Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)

Warts are a discrete benign growth on the surface of skin. And it is caused by a virus. It can appear anywhere on the body.           

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ETIOLOGY

Since it is a viral infection transmission is by skin to skin contact the causative organism is the human papillomavirus. (HPV).

OTHER FACTORS

Also occur in HIV disease or after iatrogenic immunosuppression with solid organ transplantation. 

CLINICAL FEATURES

Symptoms

It occurs on the site of trauma. Hands, fingers, knees, etc. butcher’s warts are large cauliflower like warts on hand of meat handlers.

                            

Palmar warts

Plantar warts are sharply marginated papules, studded with brown –black dots. Plantar warts are quite painful during walking it is located on the pressure points. "Kissing lesion" may occur on opposing surface of two toes.

Usually, warts heal without scarring. 

warts on toe

            

                                                  

                                Plantar warts
 

VERRUCA PLANA (flat warts)

sharply defined flat papules  of lesion 1 to 2 mm, skin colored or brown round. Oval, polygonal linear lesions occur on face, beard area, dorsum of hands, chin.

Treatment

Modern methods like applying solutions or cauterization are only temporary measures. But homeopathy offers promising cure in warts. There is no local application; the duration of treatment depends on the chronicity and severity of the warts.  

Usual medicines are Thuja, Causticum, Natrum mur, Medorrhinum, etc. For treatment through online may contact through www.onlinehomeocure.com

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