After all, why are warts on the body, know what is the reason behind this .. – News Himachali News Himachali

What is warts? : Warts on the body are a common skin problem that causes many people to trouble. These often appear as small, rough and skin raised spots. Warts not only affect the physical structure, but sometimes it can feel itching, pain or mild discomfort, due to which a person has to face problems in everyday life.

The warts can be to a person of any age, whether it is a child or a big, and they can appear on any part of the body such as hands, feet, face, neck or genitals. It is important to understand that warts can be contagious and spread directly through contact or infected items. But do you know why warts are there? Let us know about this in detail in this article, as well as know how many types of types are there.

Major cause of warts

The main cause of warts is the Human Papilloma virus (HPV), which spreads from exposure to the skin. This virus enters the upper layer of the skin and motivates the cells to grow abnormally, making warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV, some of which cause common warts and some genital warts. This virus spreads rapidly into moist and warm environment, such as the use of swimming pools, gym or shared towels.

Warts type
Common warts: These are rough and bulging, which usually appear on hands and fingers.
Planter warts: They occur on the soles of the feet and can cause pain in walking.
Flat warts: Smooth and small spots appear on the face and legs.
Genital warts: They spread through sexual contact and can increase the risk of cervical cancer in severe cases.

Symptoms and identification
Warts are usually seen as bulging, rigid or soft spots on the skin. Some can show black points (blood vessels) in some. Genital warts can look like cabbage. If there is pain, itching, bleeding or rapid growth in the wart, then get the dermatologist checked immediately.


Precautions-Wash your hands, legs and body regularly with soap and water, especially after returning from public places such as gym or swimming pools. Keep the nails clean and take care when cutting them, as the HPV virus can penetrate with dirt or cut.
Do not share personal items like towel, razor, shoes or socks with others. These can be the main means of spreading the virus. Always use your personal items and keep them clean.

When the skin is cut, scratched or wound, clean them immediately and cover with bandage. The HPV virus enters easily through chopped skin.

Take HPV vaccine at the age of 9-45 to prevent genital warts and cervical cancer. It provides protection from some dangerous HPV strain. Consult a doctor before taking the vaccine.

Note: This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports.

Disclaimer: All types of instructions have been followed while preparing this article. The relevant article has been designed to increase the information and awareness of the reader. NH does not claim any kind of information and information provided in the article. Consult your doctor for more information about the related disease mentioned in the above article.

Leave a Comment