[5] its color is typically similar to that of the skin [2] small black dots often occur on the surface [5] one or more may occur in an area [2] they may result in pain with pressure such that walking is difficult [2] they are caused by the human papillomavirus (hpv) [2] a break in the skin is required for infection to.
Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help. A verruca is also known as a plantar wart It is a small, flat wart which appears on the sole of the foot It is not usually painful but is tender to touch. What is a viral wart
Viral warts can be classified by site as being cutaneous or mucosal as the hpv types are quite distinct [see anogenital wart and sexually acquired human papillomavirus for further information on mucosal hpv infection] A cutaneous wart is also called a verruca or papilloma. Warts are usually harmless but may be unsightly Warts on the feet are called verrucas (or verrucae) and are sometimes painful Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment If required, they can often be cleared more quickly with treatment
Most commonly, treatment involves applying salicylic acid or freezing with liquid nitrogen or a cold spray. Common warts also called verruca vulgaris are contagious through skin contact and by damp towels or wet floors in showers and changing rooms. Use bandages and creams with salicylic acid to break down verrucas over time However you may need to use a concentration of up to 40% salicylic acid on some plantar warts [5] buy some at your local pharmacy and use according to the directions on the box
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