Dell warts are caused by viruses. They occur particularly often in children – but adults can also become infected. The warts should not be squeezed out under any circumstances, otherwise the infection can spread further. For treatment, it is best to contact your family doctor, he can remove the Dell wart professionally. If you want to treat the wart yourself first, homeopathic therapy with thuja globules or tea tree oil is recommended.
Viruses as a trigger for Dell warts
Dell warts are triggered by the so-called Molluscum contagiosum viruses. The viruses belong to the poxvirus family, but are completely harmless. In contrast, most other warts, for example plantar warts, are caused by human papilloma viruses. The viruses penetrate the cells of the uppermost skin layer and multiply there. As a result, the cells enlarge and the wart develops. The viruses can penetrate the skin especially easily when the skin is softened. That is why they can spread particularly easily in places such as swimming pools or saunas. In addition, the viruses also have an easy game in people with neurodermatitis, because in them the barrier function of the skin is reduced.
Contagious viruses
Dell warts are extremely contagious: namely, they can be transmitted both by a direct skin contact and sexual intercourse, and by a smear infection. In the latter, the viruses spread through shared objects such as towels. They can then enter the body through small skin lesions or porous skin. How long it takes for warts to become noticeable after an infection varies greatly. The incubation period can range from a few days to several months.
Typical appearance of dell warts
Dell warts have a typical appearance that clearly distinguishes them from other warts such as plantar warts or genital warts. They are whitish-yellow nodules that have a small dent in the center – hence their name. The surface of the wart is usually smooth. If you press on the wart, a mushy mass comes out. However, one should avoid squeezing out dell warts. This can spread the viruses further and more warts can form in the surrounding area. That is why dell warts often appear in groups or lines.
Children are particularly often affected
Dell warts occur particularly frequently in children and adolescents. This is due, among other things, to the fact that with them the immune system must still learn to defend itself against the attacks of the viruses. However, adults can also contract dell warts. This is particularly common if their immune defenses are weakened by medication or an HIV infection. Dell warts can appear anywhere on the body. In children, they often affect the face, neck, and arms and hands. In adults, on the other hand, the abdomen and the intimate area are more frequently affected. In some sufferers, itching occurs along with the warts.
Treat and remove dell warts
Dell warts often regress on their own after a few months. However, in some cases it can take years for the warts to disappear. In addition, it is also possible that they reappear after a break. Even though dell warts are easy to diagnose yourself due to their characteristic appearance, you should always consult a dermatologist as a precaution. He or she can confirm the diagnosis and give you tips on treatment. Dell warts can be removed by the dermatologist with the help of a sharp spoon (curettage). Alternatively, he can also squeeze them out with tweezers. Afterwards, the wart must be carefully disinfected to prevent the viruses from spreading. In addition, the dell wart can also be iced, lasered or dabbed with a potassium hydroxide solution until the wart becomes inflamed and then heals.
Treatment with homeopathic remedies
If you are affected by dell warts, you can also try to treat them with homeopathic remedies. The following homeopathic remedies are recommended:
- Thuja globules
- Thuja tincture
- Tea tree oil
Prevent dell warts
You can not always prevent infection with dell warts. Be sure to dry your feet thoroughly after bathing in the pool.If you have contact with a person infected with dell warts, you should also consider the following behavioral measures:
- Do not touch the warts with your finger
- Do not use common towels, washcloths or the like
People with atopic dermatitis should regularly apply greasy lotions to your skin. This will stabilize the skin barrier and reduce the risk of infection.
