{"id":779,"date":"2019-11-26T15:27:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T15:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=779"},"modified":"2020-01-16T09:44:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T09:44:22","slug":"warts-on-hands-and-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/warts-on-hands-and-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Warts on hands and feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Warts are caused by viruses.&nbsp;Everyone can get warts on their hands and feet, but this is most common in school-aged children.&nbsp;Warts usually go away by themselves, but it can take time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>warts<\/strong> are probably contaminated both through skin contact and through damp towels or through wet floors in showers and changing rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of warts on hand and feet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Foot warts<\/em> are round, slightly raised, have a hard edge and are a little softer in the middle.\u00a0Sometimes small black dots appear in the wart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">H<strong>a<\/strong>nd warts<\/span> are slightly more outstanding than foot warts and can look like tiny cauliflower heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Warts on hands and feet are harmless and usually do not need to be treated.\u00a0They disappear by themselves in most people.\u00a0Warts can go away in a few months but sometimes it can take several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a&nbsp;health care center&nbsp;if any of the following is true of you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have an outgrowth on one hand or foot and are unsure if it is a wart.&nbsp;At the health center, they can assess whether it is a wart and give advice on how to treat it yourself.<\/li><li>You have warts that are sore, bleeding or cause a lot of trouble.<\/li><li>You have warts in places other than hands and feet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact your healthcare provider for help with your warts if you have diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is a weekend, you can wait until it is every day.\u00a0You can contact many receptions by\u00a0logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do for myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things you can do to relieve the hassles and treat your warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hurry up the healing with ointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try to speed up the healing by treating with acetic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are antacids that you use once a day, twice a day or once a week.&nbsp;Care agents are available as a liquid and patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by soaking the wart in warm water.&nbsp;Then file it down with a nail file or foot file as much as it can without it starting to bleed.&nbsp;Then you put on spring remedies.&nbsp;Follow the operating instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to children, there are different age limits for different means.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure what to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freeze the wart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A quicker way to treat warts on hands and feet is to freeze warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various means, for example, spray, pin, and gel.\u00a0Usually, treatment is enough.\u00a0Follow the operating instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to children, there are different age limits for different means.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure what to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relief patch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use special patches that relieve the pressure on the wound if it hurts.&nbsp;The patches are available for purchase at, for example, pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some are more susceptible than others and it can be difficult to avoid being infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce the risk of infection, do not use other people&#8217;s towels and shoes.&nbsp;You should avoid going barefoot in public baths and showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also not poke or scratch your warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You should understand the information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for you to be involved in your care and treatment, it is important that you\u00a0understand the information you receive\u00a0from the healthcare staff.\u00a0Ask questions if you don&#8217;t understand.\u00a0For example, you should get information about treatment options and how long you may have to\u00a0wait for care and treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warts are caused by viruses. Everyone can get warts on their hands and feet, but this is most common in school-aged children. 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