Warts are viral infections that occur as flesh growths. They are due to the infection from Papilloma Virus, which was isolated in 1949. It is interesting, however, to know that Greeks and Romans already bear witness to this; Aurelio Cornelio Celso in a paper from 30 BC describes these cutaneous manifestations well. Let's find out better.
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Plantar wart
Warts symptoms
The size of a wart can vary (from 1 mm to over 1 cm in diameter). They can be single or grouped and can also be very painful and itchy. I am usually of form using, with uneven surface, surrounding white skin. There is always skin thickening and if you see a black spot in the center is the underlying blood vessel.
There are three types of warts:
- Common warts ( verrucae vulgaris ): on the hand or around the nail, gray or flesh-colored, in relief and covered with rough and horny projections.
- Plantar warts ( verrucae plantaris ): on the plantar or lower surface of the foot, developing inside, they are more difficult to treat in general.
- Flat warts ( verrucae plana ): on the face and back of the hands. They can spread quickly on the face in men following shaving.
Causes
They are caused by the aggression of a virus and manifest themselves both on the skin and on the mucous membranes. The family of viruses to which warts belong is that of the Papova virus and in particular the virus responsible is the human Papilloma virus (HPV Human Papilloma Virus) which attacks exclusively the human race.
The study of viral DNA has shown that there are about 50 subtypes of HPV but only some of them are responsible for skin lesions.
Diagnosis
A clinical examination is carried out. Your doctor may choose to cut and cut a small portion of the affected skin for further tests. In addition, blood tests may also be required.
CARE FOR THE WONDERS
Supply
Would you have ever said that there is an elixir in case of warts that you can serenely take from the kitchen shelves? Tomatoes . Rub them on the affected part. You can apply the inside of the banana to the area, before going to bed at night. In many cases the potato is also cut and rubbed on the area.
Then consume garlic, a natural antibiotic par excellence, in greater quantities.
It is useful to eat a good amount of fruit and vegetables, it helps the immune system. Better to avoid processed foods. The body's defenses must be helped and not put to the test by introducing sugary drinks, exciting substances, alcohol.
You can delve into all the natural remedies to strengthen the immune system
Herbal remedies for warts
Among the herbal remedies, the rondinella herb also known as celandine is a herbaceous plant widely used in the treatment of warts. Usually, mother dye is used in topical application.
It is also used to put the juice of fresh nettle leaves on the wart several times a day.
Aromatherapy
Yes to lavender essential oil to be applied on the affected part at least 4 times throughout the day (not too close to the mucous membranes). Marigold based ointment is also excellent. Tea tree oil is also excellent.
Bach flowers for warts
Bach flowers work on the emotional state and the warts can correspond to the inner "dirt", to how one feels in front of the mirror, to the image one has of oneself, to expectations, to personal acceptance.
Suitable Bach flowers for warts can be, for example, Crab Apple or Wild Rose and it is useful to talk to the flower-therapist to identify which remedy is most suitable.
Traditional Chinese medicine for warts
The skin in Chinese medicine is connected to the Metal element and the Lung organ . It is the most external structure and therefore the most Yang of the body and involves a meridian passing through point 7 of the intestine . Treating it in acupuncture, various skin problems such as furunculosis and pustules as well as warts are solved.
Homeopathy
The serious homeopathic doctor will never advise you to remove the warts before they have ceased to show signs of evolution and activity. In fact, they are outcrop cores of solid toxic substances that the body is unable to neutralize by digesting them.
This makes them both accumulation points and elimination valves . Homeopathy frames warts as a tendency to solid toxic deposit in the internal organs (sycosis) or, more simply, a tendency to the formation of tumors, in the excretory organs in particular.
In other words, if they recover spontaneously with the support of a therapy that is also emotional, as in the case of homeopathy, the organism works autonomously and effectively to remove the elimination block.
Among the various remedies, depending on the intuition and wisdom of the homeopathic practitioner: Antimonium crudum 5CH, Causticum 5CH, Berberis vulgaris 9CH.
Exercises and movement in case of warts
Gymnasiums or changing rooms for gyms are the cradle of warts because moisture, favoring skin maceration, makes it easier to take root. Personal hygiene in these environments is essential. Use your own towel and slippers.
