Posted on July 31, 2009 in Latest News
Verrucas are warts which grow on the soles of the feet. These are non-cancerous skin growths and are caused due to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). A verruca is by itself painless, but due to pressure exerted by the body weight, it can produce pain. Due to the body weight, the verruca gets pushed into the foot and it looks flat on the sole of the feet.
Symptoms of Verrucas:
A verruca can be single resulting in a bump, or a group of verrucas can form a larger bump.Verrucas are characterized by a black dot at the center of the bump. They can also interrupt the normal ridges on your feet (such as the fingerprints) and give a smooth apperance.
Causes of Verrucas:
Verrucas are caused due to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are common among children and teenagers. Direct contact can spread this virus. The virus can lurk in public locker rooms, gyms, public shower rooms, swimming pools and a person walking barefoot can get infected with this virus. Having a cut or crack on the feet increases the probability of infection.
Treatment of Verrucas :
Verrucas generally do not need any treatment as they go away by themselves. However, if they cause pain or if they give an unpleasant look to your feet, you can choose to get rid of them.
Home treatment for verrucas include filing the foot area using a foot file or a pumice stone. Salicylic acid paints are also used to get rid of verrucas.
If the verruca does not go away, you can consult a podiatrist for its removal. Treatments for verrucas include cryotherapy, curettage – surgical removal, or laser treatment. The podiatrist may also file the verruca and flatten it to get rid of the pain.
Preventing Verrucas:
Kids and teenagers are vulnerable for getting verrucas. As they grow older, they develop resistance to the virus. To prevent verrucas, always wear flip-flops in public showers, swimming pools and other communal areas, as walking barefoot can spread the virus.
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