How You Can Prevent The Growth Of Genital Warts

By Federico Haverty


Warts are due to the human papillomavirus. According to doctors, there are more than 100 types of this virus, and the type determines where the wart appears. Some may affect the soles of the feet while others are on the knees or face. One strand of the virus is transmitted through sexual contact. While most strands are harmless, the one spread through sexual contact can cause cancer in women.

Biting one's fingernails is one way to spread the virus. During the biting process, the skin around the nails is opened. This open access may allow the virus to take root under the skin and allow another wart to grow.

It is important to take steps to prevent the spread of the viral infection when grooming. If a wart is discovered avoid clipping, brushing, combing or shaving the area. If a wart is accidentally touched, even on one's own body, the hands should be washed immediately with warm soap and water.

Grooming tools used by others can spread the infection. A pumice stone that has been used in reducing the size of a wart can cause others to catch the viral infection. In fact, it can even spread the problem to other parts of one's body. If having a professional manicure or pedicure, an individual should always inquire about the sterilization of tools that will be used on the hands or feet.

Never pick at a wart. The process of picking at the existing wart can allow viruses to spread to other parts of the body. One way to discourage picking is to cover the wart with a Band-Aid. This can be particularly effective in young children who are affected by this condition but is also useful for adults who might otherwise pick at the wart unconsciously.

If at all possible keep the hands dry. Moist environments make it easier for viruses to spread. When one's hands must stay wet at a job, practice frequent hand washing, drying the hands thoroughly each time. There is no need for an antibacterial or antiviral soap. All soaps work to dislodge the virus from the skin so it is rinsed away.

Many people feel warts are unsightly and ask they be removed. A doctor may use surgery or freeze the wart to remove it. However, since the viral disease has affected the body, it can come back. Use good hygiene in order to avoid catching the virus responsible for their growth.




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By Federico Haverty


Warts are due to the human papillomavirus. According to doctors, there are more than 100 types of this virus, and the type determines where the wart appears. Some may affect the soles of the feet while others are on the knees or face. One strand of the virus is transmitted through sexual contact. While most strands are harmless, the one spread through sexual contact can cause cancer in women.

Biting one's fingernails is one way to spread the virus. During the biting process, the skin around the nails is opened. This open access may allow the virus to take root under the skin and allow another wart to grow.

It is important to take steps to prevent the spread of the viral infection when grooming. If a wart is discovered avoid clipping, brushing, combing or shaving the area. If a wart is accidentally touched, even on one's own body, the hands should be washed immediately with warm soap and water.

Grooming tools used by others can spread the infection. A pumice stone that has been used in reducing the size of a wart can cause others to catch the viral infection. In fact, it can even spread the problem to other parts of one's body. If having a professional manicure or pedicure, an individual should always inquire about the sterilization of tools that will be used on the hands or feet.

Never pick at a wart. The process of picking at the existing wart can allow viruses to spread to other parts of the body. One way to discourage picking is to cover the wart with a Band-Aid. This can be particularly effective in young children who are affected by this condition but is also useful for adults who might otherwise pick at the wart unconsciously.

If at all possible keep the hands dry. Moist environments make it easier for viruses to spread. When one's hands must stay wet at a job, practice frequent hand washing, drying the hands thoroughly each time. There is no need for an antibacterial or antiviral soap. All soaps work to dislodge the virus from the skin so it is rinsed away.

Many people feel warts are unsightly and ask they be removed. A doctor may use surgery or freeze the wart to remove it. However, since the viral disease has affected the body, it can come back. Use good hygiene in order to avoid catching the virus responsible for their growth.




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