What causes warts on the legs?
Warts are bumps on the skin that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Although they may not be dangerous, skin warts are contagious and can also be painful. These growths are often noncancerous and result from an infection in the top layer of the skin. While children are more prone, adults can get warts too. Moreover, people with a weakened immune system are also more susceptible to the virus that causes warts. Early consultation with an expert homeopath can help treat skin warts more effectively.
What causes warts?
Skin warts typically occur when a person touches something that has been infected by the HPV viruses such as towels or flooring, however, most warts are spread by casual skin contact. It is easier for your skin to be infected if it has a cut or is damaged in some way. Each person's immune system responds differently, so not everyone who comes in contact with the HPV virus will develop warts. While they can grow anywhere on the skin, you're more likely to get one on your hands or legs. Each type of wart appears on a different body part and has a different kind of appearance. Common types of warts that appear on legs are:
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Plantar Warts:
Unlike other warts, plantar warts or foot warts grow on the soles of the feet. They grow into your feet and not out of them because the pressure from walking flattens them. Noticing a small hole that is surrounded by hardened skin in the bottom of your foot can be a wart. They can also develop in clusters and can make walking uncomfortable.
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Periungual warts:
These are formed under or around the toenails and fingernails. Periungual warts can be painful and can also affect nail growth.
The doctor can simply diagnose warts by looking at the bump. In some cases, your doctor may suggest a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment for Skin Warts
In some cases, skin warts may heal on their own after your immune system fights off the HPV virus. However, because warts can spread and cause discomfort, freezing, immunotherapy, laser treatment or topical medications are used. Most of these treatments offer temporary results and warts can recur. In the long run, the use of conventional treatment can also cause side effects. Unlike conventional treatment, homeopathic treatment for warts focuses on providing lasting relief to the patients.
Homeopathy treatment for warts is safe, natural, and side-effect-free. For lasting relief, homeopathy helps to boost your immune system so that your body is able to fight the virus on its own. This in return helps to increase the disease-free period. According to the study conducted by the Directorate of AYUSH, it was revealed that certain homeopathic medicines were found to be 75-90% effective in the treatment of different types of warts.
Warts Treatment at Dr Batra’s® Clinic
Homeopathy is helpful in treating small as well as large warts. It helps to gradually shrink warts and makes them fall off. Homeopathy also addresses associated complaints such as pain, itching or bleeding from warts if any. It also protects the body from the harmful effects of conventional treatment. At Dr Batra’s®, the homeopathic skin expert conducts an in-depth consultation to plan an individualized treatment. This plan incorporates homeopathic medicines for warts and lifestyle tips for the complete well-being of the patient. Over the last 35 years, Dr Batra's® has successfully treated over 3.4 lakh patients with skin disorders. As authenticated by the American Quality Assessors, Dr Batra’s® has a success rate of 94% in treating skin problems including skin warts.
Warts Prevention Tips
Here are simple tips to prevent warts or control them from spreading to other parts of your body:
- Don’t share personal items such as towels with someone who has active warts
- Keep your hands and feet dry
- Don’t scratch or pick at your warts
- Wear shower shoes or flip-flops when sharing a bathing facility
Speak with our homeopathic skin expert to determine the best course of action, and take preventive action to keep warts at bay. Book an appointment: www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment.
Also read: Reasons to treat warts with homeopathy
