What are the Ways to Prevent Foot Warts?
Plantar warts occur when HPV viruses settle on the skin of the feet and appear as lesions on the skin. It is one of the most common foot ailments. Since foot warts are based on HPV, they spread quickly after entering the body. Although warts are often observed on the skin, foot warts grow under the skin. There are many different types and appearances of warts. Anyone can get warts on the soles of the feet, but children, especially young people, are more likely to be affected by these warts than adults. Warts can be uncomfortable for many people, both in terms of aesthetics and health. Especially the warts located on the soles of the feet cause foot pain and pain due to the pressing movement while walking and moving. In this article, we have detailed the causes of the formation of warts on the sole of the foot and the ways you can follow to prevent warts.
What Causes Plantar Warts?
- Warts caused by viruses are highly contagious and can therefore easily spread throughout the body. Viruses can be transmitted directly from person to person, or they can be transmitted through items that people use in common. Ensuring personal hygiene is among the main issues to be considered in order to avoid wart formation.
- Walking barefoot on dirty surfaces and floors is among the main causes of contracting the virus. The possibility of transmission of the virus in common areas such as swimming pools, Turkish baths and gyms is quite high. This is because viruses thrive in warm and humid environments and cause the infection to spread. In addition, viruses can easily be transmitted from items such as shared towels.
- As another reason, the cracks on the soles of the feet create favorable environments for the formation of warts.
- Touching the wart, scratching it, and contacting the skin spilled from the wart cause the virus to spread. Bleeding from the wart can create different ways for the wart to spread.
- Hormonal imbalances can be seen in young people during adolescence. This can cause the skin to become unbalanced, thereby increasing the chance of infection.
- It is possible for sports activities that involve physical activity such as swimming to cause skin damage. For example, not drying the feet well enough and keeping them moist is an open invitation to the formation of viruses and infections. Young people who are interested in swimming are more likely to have foot warts.
- Warts are more likely to occur in people with weakened immune systems and people who have had wart problems before.
Plantar Wart Treatment
Warts are generally a foot health problem that can be noticed late. For this reason, they can take place in people's lives as a skin problem that does not last for months or years unless they are treated. Even if warts are treated, they have a risk of recurrence. The reason for this is that it is not treated correctly, the virus is re-infected or the wart is buried deep and is difficult to treat.
They can be neglected because of the thought that they are a minor health problem, but most of the time, the treatment of warts requires a certain process and can be difficult. The main goal of foot wart treatment is to completely destroy the warts. The treatment of warts on the sole of the foot must be done under the control of a doctor.
In the treatment of warts, it is extremely important to first determine the cause of the disease. Wart treatment and the method to be followed during treatment are determined according to the age of the patient, the skin area where the wart is located, the thickness of the skin and the type of wart. Thanks to the new treatment methods that have emerged with the developments in the field of technology, effective solutions have been found in the removal of warts. Foot warts are often confused with corns due to their appearance. It would be wise to consult a podiatrist whenever you notice any suspicious growths or rashes on the soles of your feet to make the correct diagnosis.
How can you prevent from a wart on the sole of the foot?
- Do not leave your feet wet for a long time and take care to dry them thoroughly.
- Pay attention to your personal hygiene and do not share other people's items such as towels, slippers, socks.
- Using synthetic products is also effective in the formation of foot warts. For this reason, prefer to use shoes and socks made from natural materials.
- Be careful not to walk barefoot in places such as sports facilities, Turkish baths, swimming pools.
- Definitely pay attention to your hand hygiene. Taking care of your hand hygiene is the most effective and simple method to protect yourself from harmful organisms that cause infections.
- Do not touch, touch or scratch other people's warts. You should definitely avoid direct contact with the wart.
- If you have dry skin, regularly apply moisturizer to dry skin, especially your hands, to prevent cracking.
- Cutting/cutting the pieces of meat around your nail makes it easier for the virus to enter the body. That's why it shouldn't be done.
- Keeping the immune system strong is extremely important for preventing foot warts. For a strong immune system, you should pay attention to your nutrition and sleep patterns.
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