Warts (HPV)
The wart is a skin disease caused by a group of viruses called the human papilloma virus (HPV). It often appears in a form of a hard puffiness in the same color as the skin.
HPV can occur on hands, feet, inside the mouth, or in the genital area. It can be transmitted from person to person by direct contact or from public areas such as pools, baths.
For treatment, acidic ointments are administered in addition to alternative applciations such as cryotherapy and laser.
The Treatment Process
We have itemized the process in steps once a decision to have an HPV treatment is made. The steps are as follows;
Step.1
The client is examined. Information about HPV is provided. The treatment is determined depending on the severity of the condition.
Step.2
Agreed medications are prescribed in support of therapeutic treatment.
Step.3
The follow-up procedure is designated for the client. An appointment is given if the client will receive a therapeutic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many types of wart viruses, that is HPV. Not all of them are carcinogenic. While some types of HPV only cause warts, others may pose a risk of cancer. In other words, unlike warts, what poses a cancer risk is the HPV virus itself.
A wart can be transmitted by direct contact with a person who has it. Sharing personal belongings such as towels, slippers, or common areas such as baths, pools are likely to pose a threat. Genital warts are most often transmitted by sexual intercourse.
It grows on the skin, the size of 1 millimeter to 3-5 centimeters. It comes in a form of small lump in color of the skin. It sometimes develops on the genital area, causing lesions that look like cauliflower in a darker color.
There is a vaccine against genital warts. Vaccines are effective against warts and certain types of HPV that may cause cancer. Vaccination before having a sexual life is advisable.
- Warts on hands: This is the most common type. It sometimes disappears by itself.
- Warts on feet: It is transmitted from common areas.
- Warts on the face: Adversely affects one's social life.
- Soft and flat in form.
- Genital wart: It is sexually transmitted. It affects people psychologically and socially.
There are various treatments to get rid of warts. However, it can recur if and when one's resistance and immunity weakens over the months and years.
For treatment of warts, acidic ointments are applied in addition to other applications such as cryotherapy and laser. In certain cases, supplements that help to boost the immunity can also be prescribed.
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Warts are blisters on the surface of the skin formed by a virus known as Human Papilloma Virus- HPV. These warts located anywhere on the body also can spread to different parts of the body. They can be easily transmitted through towels, clothes and personal belongings. Warts are likely to come in various sizes and colors on the body. Warts on the genital area can be annoying. Often transmitted by sexual contact, they increase in number over time. Treatment is more challenging for multiple warts. If a wart appears on the genital area, you should consult your doctor immediately. Verruca Plana, known as flat warts, appear on the face, hands and legs. The cluster of warts is tiny and even. Intradermal warts that appear on the feet are Verruca Plantaris and they can be very painful. These warts are often mistaken for calluses. To avoid confusion, a physical examination by a doctor is crucial.
Plantar warts on the hands, legs and nails are small, rough growths, often yellowish in color. You need to do as follows if you have a wart on any part of your bod:
- Check if the wart spreads.
- Avoid contact with other people.
- Don’t share your personal belongings.
- Be careful about using socks and slippers.
How to Treat Wart?
Treatment of a wart will be easy as long as it has not spread or multipled.not multiplied. Wart treatment is customized and varies by person. The treatment may last up to one or two years. At this point, it is important to apply medications recommended by the doctor.
Among the symptoms are fleshy lumps on the skin that may be white, pink, yellow in color. In certain cases, transmission of wart is prevented by burning it under doctor’s supervision.
At Şirin Çelik’s clinic based in Nişantaşı, you can have your warts removed easily. Our specialized team will be happy to help you can get rid of warts easily. Dr.Şirin Çelik and her team offer services at a private clinic in Istanbul. They make sure you regain your health in a short time. Reach us via the Internet or by phone.