Warts (Verrucae)

THE DESCRIPTION

• Its a break in the skin that allows one of several hpv's to invade the body

CAUSES OF THE DIESEASE

• Verrucae goes through tiny cuts or scraps of the skin.
• It occurs after you have caught a infection.

SYMTOMS

• Small bumpy skin
• Soles on feet
• Tiny black dots
• Dots on the surface of the skin
• Pain in the soles of the feet

TREATMENTS

• You can off the skin
• Peel away dead skin
• Use over counters drugs
• The drugs are: salicylic acid& liquid nitrogen
• You can also use duct tape & plaster patches

PREVENTIONS

• Do not touch other people’s warts.
• Do not share towels, flannels or other personal items with someone who has a wart.
• Do not share shoes or socks with someone who has a verruca.
• Avoid scratching or picking your wart or verruca because it will encourage the HPV to spread to other parts of your body.
• Take care when shaving because the virus can be spread easily if you cut yourself.

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PROGNOSIS

• Approximately 65% of warts will disappear within two years,[1] although in few individuals they may persist for a long time

RESOURCES

• http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/pages/... http://www.webmd.boots.com/foot-care/verrucas-symptoms-treatment-prevention http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Warts/Pages/Prevention.aspx