Warts on the foot
Warts on the foot represent a cosmetic problem in a few cases. Instead, one finds painful thorn warts especially under the sole of the foot. They develop especially under high pressure, grow thorn-like into the depth and can cause great pain.
Affected people should first try over-the-counter drugs from the pharmacy, such as salicylic acid-containing products, to treat the warts (remove warts). Patience is also needed here, as especially thorn warts are sometimes difficult to treat. Fortunately, the healthy cornea on the foot is relatively insensitive to the medication, so that no excessive caution is necessary. If the wart on the foot simply won’t disappear and the pain increases, a doctor should be consulted. Prescription drugs, such as 5-fluoruracil can have an inhibitory effect on the plantar wart virus and provide relief.
Warts on the face
Warts on the face can be very stressful for those affected. Since our facial skin is very sensitive and our eyes react quickly irritated to acidic medications, a sure instinct is required when choosing and applying the medication. It is therefore advisable to consult a doctor before treatment.
Especially in the vicinity of the eyes, medication for removal should be avoided. Alternatively, under certain circumstances a minor surgical intervention is advisable. Under local anesthesia, the wart is carefully “peeled out”, so that ideally no scar remains.
Warts in the genital area
Warts in the genital area are among the sexually transmitted diseases and are a very unpleasant topic for many affected persons. Nevertheless, you should definitely consult a doctor for treatment, as the so-called genital warts can cause cervical cancer, for example. In addition, the choice of medication depends on the type of virus, which can only be identified by a physician.
Therapeutically, drugs that support the immune system, such as interferon ointment, as well as virus-inhibiting drugs, such as imiquimod or podophyllotoxin, are suitable.Since the skin in the genital area is very sensitive, accompanying reactions of the medication such as redness, itching or inflammation can unfortunately only be prevented with difficulty. For some years now, however, there have been vaccinations for young girls in Germany against the HPV viruses that cause the disease. Warts in the genital area can be observed much less.
