Warts and frequency therapy

Definition:

Warts are benign skin growths caused by an infection with certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). They often occur on the hands, feet and other parts of the body and are usually harmless, but can be cosmetically disturbing or painful.

Types of warts:

Common warts (Verrucae vulgaris): Rough, raised growths that often appear on the hands and fingers.
Plantar warts (verrucae plantaris): Flat, often painful warts on the soles of the feet, which are pushed inwards by the pressure of walking.
Flat warts (verrucae planae): Small, smooth warts that often appear on the face, arms or legs.
Genital warts (Condylomata acuminata): Warts in the genital and anal area caused by sexually transmitted HPV types.
Plantar warts: A special form of plantar warts that penetrate deep into the skin and can be painful.

Causes:

Warts are caused by an infection with HPV that penetrates the skin through small skin lesions. Transmission occurs through direct skin contact or through contact with contaminated surfaces, such as in swimming pools or changing rooms.

Symptoms:

Raised or flat skin growths
Rough or smooth surface, depending on the type of wart
Pain or sensitivity to pressure (especially with plantar warts)
Itching or irritation

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis is usually based on a physical examination of the affected skin areas. In rare cases, a biopsy can be carried out to rule out other skin diseases.

Treatment:

Topical agents: salicylic acid or other keratolytic agents to dissolve the wart.
Cryotherapy: freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen.
Laser therapy: Use of laser light to remove the wart.
Surgical removal: In stubborn cases, surgical removal may be necessary.
Immunotherapy: Stimulation of the immune system to fight the virus.

Prevention:

avoidance of walking barefoot in public areas.
avoid sharing personal items such as towels or shoes.
strengthening the immune system through a healthy lifestyle.

worth knowing:

Warts are more common in children and adolescents than in adults.
Most warts disappear on their own, but can persist for months or years.

Research:

Research on warts is focused on developing new treatments, improving vaccines against HPV, and understanding the mechanisms that help the immune system fight HPV infections.