Do you have something like that on your skin? Find out how to get rid of it

Kurzajki most often occurs on the hands and feet, less often on the face or torso. They take the form of lumpy, rough growths with a diameter of several to several millimeters. The gray-brown lesions on the skin can appear singly or in groups, forming colonies. Warts appear as a result of infection with the human papillomavirus HPV. Infection can occur through direct contact with someone infected with HPV or through indirect contact by touching the same objects. Quite often, warts appear in young people whose immune system is not yet fully developed. Treatment of HPV infections is often lengthy and not always effective. Many methods are used in the treatment of warts: pharmacological treatment, cryocoagulation, electrocoagulation, laser. However, no method can be XNUMX% sure that the problem will not come back. It happens that the removed warts grow back again, and sometimes they disappear on their own for no specific reason. It is definitely better to avoid the infection than to treat it afterwards. Here are some tips on how to do this.

It is through the damaged epidermis that viruses enter the body. Minor cuts, abrasions or scratches cannot always be avoided. However, such places should be immediately disinfected and sealed with a plaster. At this time, when the continuity of the epidermis is disturbed, it is necessary to abandon the swimming pool, sauna and places where the virus may be present.

In a situation where the damaged epidermis comes into contact with the virus, a strong immune system should deal with the pathogen. Infection often occurs in people with a weak immune system. People with reduced immunity, e.g. after antibiotic treatment or disorders of the immune system, should not use places where infections occur relatively frequently (swimming pools, fitness clubs). The easiest way to strengthen the immune system is to enrich the diet with vitamins contained in vegetables and fruits.

Direct contact is the most common cause of wart infection. However, if we automatically shake the hand of a person with warts, wash their hands thoroughly or at least wipe them in a tissue soaked in a disinfectant.

Scratching warts or trying to rub them with a pumice stone can spread the virus to other, healthy areas of the skin.

We can never be sure if any pathogenic microorganisms that can cause infection have not survived in used shoes. Also, when buying new shoes, remember to try them on in disposable feet, never on the bare feet.

Such places include: swimming pools, saunas, gyms, gyms, but also hotel rooms and bathrooms or dormitories. You must not go barefoot in these places, only in your own flip-flops. It is also forbidden to use other things (towels, brushes).

Hygiene should also not be overdone. The skin has a natural protective lipid coat that can be disturbed by frequent washing or the use of agents with the wrong pH. Feet, on which warts like to place themselves, should be washed twice a day and if necessary (e.g. after intensive training) and thoroughly dried, especially between the toes.

Do not lend the nippers for cuticles, files, etc. You should also not use the services of cosmetic establishments for which we are not sure whether the tools are properly sterilized in them.

Constant rush, lack of sleep, stress and exhaustion increase the susceptibility to various types of infections, including infection with the human papillomavirus HPV.

The feet are particularly at risk. Shoes should be made of natural material and not too tight. Socks should also be airy, preferably made of cotton. In order to reduce sweating of the feet, you can use special powders and powders available in pharmacies.

When warts appear, before visiting a dermatologist (for which you have to wait), warts must be treated with over-the-counter agents in the form of patches, ointments, gels or fluids, which will inhibit the further spread of the virus.