Common Wart
What is a Common Wart?
You may or may not develop warts. If you do though, you would want to know as much as possible about them to help you find ways to treat them. One kind of wart that you should pay attention to is the common wart.
Common Wart
What They Are
Like other warts, the common type is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some would define common warts as the type with the dome top and cauliflower like appearance and texture. These warts may be brown or yellow with black spots and may grow on the hands, near the nails, elbows and knees.
Others however include some other subtypes of warts as common warts. These include flat warts that are often found on the faces or elbows of kids, periungal warts found on the nail, filiform warts that grow on the face and plantar warts found on the sole. Genital warts are often regarded as a separate wart condition because they can be potentially dangerous for women. Certain strains of HPV in the female genitalia may lead to cervical cancer.
Warts are often spread through direct contact. A person who touches the source of the virus however should have some small cut or skin opening for the virus to successfully transfer. HPV isn’t always transmitted through objects. It makes sense though to simply not share towels and personal things.
Deciding on a Solution for the Common Wart
A common wart shouldn’t be a reason for you to panic. They are generally harmless and benign growths. These warts will eventually disappear on their own. It may however, take a few months or even more than a year for the warts to go away. For some people this is simply unacceptable. This is especially if the warts are found on obvious and prominent parts of the body. It could be embarrassing to go around with warts. This is often a good reason to decide to have the wart removed.
Other people may also find some common warts uncomfortable. Warts on the feet for example may cause some pain and discomfort. You should also always consider going to a doctor if your warts begin to bleed or if they begin to grow in an alarming rate.
Treatment Options for the Common Wart
Your doctor would first have to evaluate your warts and your medical condition. The mildest form of treatment that he may recommend would be salicylic acid. There may be other stronger acids that you may opt for. You may also choose to go for cryotherapy, laser treatment or cauterization.
There are also a number of home remedies for the common wart. You can use duct tape and herbal ointment preparations. Since people aren’t all the same, some home solutions may not work for you. Many home remedies also do not come with their own standards for mixing and use. This means their level of effectiveness would differ across preparations.
You don’t have to live with a common wart. At the same time though you would want to be sure that you have the right treatment option and that you truly need to treat your condition.
