by Adewale Olowode

Created on: August 19, 2008

The sight of a child invested with warts can be very disgusting,unsightly,even annoying.Bumpy surfaces,of all shades of colors,sizes,and shapes,arising from any part of the human body,
even on the eyelashes,are the lots of a child suffering from this so-called viral infection.
However,this statement should not configure this infection to children alone,because wart is an ailment that could affect people of all ages and status.It could also be the sign that the immune system of the afflicted is down.Wart is a viral infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus(HPV).

Warts could attack any part of the body.Therefore,it is a common feature to classify warts according to the part of the body for which it is found or the form it presents on the skin surface.So,one may have genital,digitate,plantar,common,flat,or mosaic warts.

While warts may seem scaring at a glimpse,it is not as difficult as you may think to remove quickly.By threading on a perfect knowledge of the causative organism,specifically virus,it is possible to set conditions that would prevents its further growth.A virus will do well in the presence of food and warmth or moisture,but its metabolism is disturbed when any of these conditions is withdrawn.The following are four quick ways by which warts may be removed:

1.Use a Freezing Mixture
Commercially available freezing mixture is now one of the fastest ways of removing warts quickly from the skin.With the help of disposable applicators,the warts are treated daily.After about 14 days,the frozen skin with the treated warts will fall off.Over time,new,healthy skin will have formed under the blisters.These mixtures,scientifically tested and proved,are available at home.

2.Use of Hot Pads
When it is confronted at the onset,warts could be treated effectively by cotton pads soaked in hot water.The pad should be fortified with heat insulators on one side to reduce heat loss.The cotton pad soaked in lukewarm to hot water is placed on the warts and left to be for several hours.It is important to operate at a temperature that would not be damaging to the skin.

3.By Burning
Wart could be removed quickly by burning using a light electric current.It is a very effective method when the warts are on the hands and feet.Extra care need to be taken if aplying this method to treat a child.

4.See a dermatologist
If the symptoms of warts should persists,it is advisable to see a dermatologist immediately.
The professional is able to assess the situation critically,recommend tests,and diagnose the condition appropriately.

A useful tip to making these methods very effective is to identify warts immediately they occur on the skin.Again,it is important to maintain a high level of personal hygiene as viral infection can spread very fast if there is laxity.The whole effort will also be meaningful if
the virus has not tampered seriously with the patients immune's system.

Finally,warts are not as serious people feel.However,it is important to identify the symptom early enough.The available quick methods to treating warts include burning,use of a hot pad and a freezing mixture.A healthy personal hygiene should also be maintained.When the symptoms persists,it is advisable to see a dermatologist.

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