
Many people at different times of life are facing the emergence of plantar warts.There are many reasons for this external education and no one can leave without proper attention so that no irreversible processes occur.
There are different methods and methods aimed at combating such outgrowths.In order to choose the best, it is necessary to analyze all the types of treatment available and to discuss the side effects and contraindications of each.
What are the plantar warts
The plantar wart is a benign neoplasm, manifested in different parts of a person's leg, including toes.It looks like a small growth from body to yellow.
Their appearance is caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), which happens for many reasons, is the key: they are considered:
- Weakened immunity.
- Violation of hygiene norms.
- Bad nutrition.
- Constant internal anxiety.
- From other people, because of handshake, hugs and other things.
Doctors note that about 85% of people have this virus in their body, but in a passive form.It can remind itself at any time, it all depends on the strength of the immune system.
Than dangerous
Subanar warts cause a person to have many problems, especially when walking.
In some cases, they pose a significant health hazard that is expressed in:
- The likelihood of their development in malignant education (cancer).
- Tissue sealing near growth.
- Blowing nerves.
- Acute pain when walking.
- Pain pain through the foot.
In order to minimize the likelihood of harm to the background of existing formations, you should contact doctors in a timely manner and undergo a suitable course of therapy to eliminate them.
Symptoms
You can often confuse the plantar formation with plain corn.To prevent this from happening, you should pay attention to a number of characteristic symptoms:
- The appearance of a small plaque of any of the parts of the foot, which gradually becomes firm and rough to the touch.
- In diameter, education reaches one to two centimeters.
- Continuous pain when running or walking.
- When the top layer is removed, black spots are visible.
As a rule, the more time has passed since their onset, the more the symptoms are pronounced.
When should you contact the doctors

In the case of observation on the foot of any form, even if they do not cause discomfort, consultation of a doctor is required.
Only during an exam can a specialist establish:
- The nature of the warts;
- the degree of their health hazard;
- The necessary treatment methodology.
Placing the doctor's campaign is fraught with a deterioration of health and can lead to the need to carry out longer and more complex treatment.
Stages of diagnostics
It is possible to decide on an accurate diagnosis only when consulting a doctor with a doctor and based on the results of additional examinations.
The specialist evaluates the external status of growth and recommends:
- Dermatoscopy - examination of changes in skin structure.At this stage, the top of the wart is removed and its inner layer is analyzed.
- Blood donation to determine the human papillomavirus.
The study gives a reliable diagnosis and the dermatologist begins to choose an individual course of therapy.
In some cases, the doctor may recommend that an ultrasound diagnostics be performed to evaluate the entire depth of tissue damage.
What are the types of treatment
Experts are approaching the same opinion that the timely onset of therapy is guaranteed that in most cases a positive result is guaranteed.There are different options for treating formations, each of which is chosen by dermatologists.
- If the warts are small in shape and do not cause pain, then drug therapy is allowed.
- With extensive tissue injuries and pain, laser removal, electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, surgical section, etc.
A special approach and treatment can be traced to small patients.
Any technique aimed at eliminating plantar warts must be chosen after examining a person and based on all contraindications.
Characteristics of Drug Treatment

Dermatologists can be prescribed medication treatment if plantar warts appear more than 3 to 5 months ago and differ in small size.
In this case, it is often recommended:
- They apply antiseptic and anti -inflammatory library in the affected areas;
- Process neoplasms with antiviral agents.
Drug therapy is chosen exclusively by a dermatologist and is performed according to his strict recommendation.
The main methods of removing
There are several types of removal, each prescribed by a doctor and has its own characteristics.
The most popular options are highlighted:
- Laser removal - there is a layering of the desired area of the epidermis using a laser beam.Finally:
- There are no scars or scars in the future;
- There is no long period of tissue repair;
- The healthy tissues located next to the neoplasm are not affected;
- Repeated appearance in this area of warts is rarely diagnosed.
This method is easily tolerated by most patients, but has a relatively high price.
- Croitherapy is an action at the site of growth formation with liquid nitrogen, the temperature of which is within minus 190 degrees.As a result, the virus is completely destroyed.The characteristic characteristics of this method are:
- High efficiency in the case of warts for the last six months.If the formation has been observed for a long time, then liquid nitrogen may not produce results;
- After exposure, the crust is formed, the fall of which is established after 14 days;
- The whole procedure takes about 2 to 3 minutes;
- Local anesthesia is not required;
- Rubzov is not in the future.
In practice, the warts are sometimes observed in the same area.
- Electrocoagulation - Special Cautherization:
- The procedure does not cause pain;
- continues within 40 - 60 seconds;
- In the future, a slight scar is seen;
- Repeated formations are possible.
The method is permissible exclusively with shallow tissue lesions.
- Scope Delete - Special electrodes are used which:
- Completely eliminate damaged tissues without touching healthy;
- Do not leave scars on the epidermis;
- Turn off the repeated appearance of warts at this section of the foot.
Patients are easily tolerated by patients, but the high cost of this removal option is noted.
- Surgical - performed under local anesthesia when using a regular scalpel:
- The traces remain on the skin after dissection in the form of scars;
- The method allows you to remove even complex or large warts.
This method is rarely resorted to, with extensive tissue lesions or if other methods are not available for various reasons.
Subtleties of removal in children
The formation of plantar warts can be observed in childhood.As the skin of the child is more sensitive, respectively, treatment options should be selected as a soft and non -traumatic epidermis.
Dermatologists are prescribed in these cases:
- Furniture of impulses without leaf current (electrocoagulation).
- Destruction of persistent areas of the foot with liquid nitrogen or trichloroic acid.The technique is not suitable for all and leaves noticeable traces in the form of scars on the skin.
- Some gels or lotions.
- Photohemotherapy - removed with the help of special lamps emitting ultraviolet.The technique is practiced for young children and does not cause pain in patients.
Such therapy has been chosen taking into account the characteristics of age as well as the degree of tissue damage.However, such treatment does not always bring positive dynamics.
An exclusive dermatologist can choose a course of treatment for young patients based on the results of analysis and a general evaluation of skin lesions.
The best folk remedies
It is impossible to resort to folk methods for removing plantar warts without prior consultation with the treating dermatologist.Otherwise, you can get chemical burning of the epidermis or provoke a clinical worsening in the situation.
The most common folk remedies are considered:
- Garlic infusion.Several crushed cloves are poured with boiling water (about 50 milliliters) and insisted for 50 - 60 minutes.After filtering, using a cotton pad, the warts are treated with this tool.Everything is done every night until the growth is eliminated.
- Acetic acid.The area of the epidermis to the plantar wart is carefully treated with oil jelly.After a pipette, a drop of vinegar is applied to the affected tissues.The procedure is performed once a day and is performed until the formation is completely disappeared.
- Pelin infusion.Take 10 grams of dry grass and pour 200 milliliters of boiling water.After insisting on three hours under the hood, the lotions are made in the affected area.The treatment is performed 2 to 3 times a day until the wart disappears completely.
There are many methods of traditional medicine, but they are effective only for small outgrowths and with shallow tissue lesions.
Preventive measures
Dermatologists are called several preventative methods that can significantly reduce the likelihood of plantar warts.
The main ones are considered:
- Observance of hygiene: Wash your feet with soap every day, regularly change socks, etc.
- Use moisturizers with dry legs.
- Choose shoes in size and quality materials.
- Always shoes in special slippers when you visit pools, bathrooms and other places.
- Take vitamins, especially in winter or autumn.
If in the past plantar warts are formed on the legs, then it is advisable to consult a doctor to choose an individual prevention to prevent multiple formations.
Examinations

- Svetlana, 37 years old.Last summer, I was diagnosed with a plantar wart.She was very sick, especially until the evening or as she walked.I was recommended to remove it with a laser.Everything went well, the restoration was short -lived, as a result the formation completely disappeared.
- Vsevolod, 45 years old.For a long time I did not go to the doctors, as a result of this plantar wart grows and causes great pain.Removal was the method of cryotherapy, I did not experience any pain, everything ended quickly.I haven't reminded myself for six months now, the result is very pleased.
- Elena, 54 years old.I contacted my plantar wart only thanks to the ointment I used according to instructions, as well as wormwood infusions.After about a month, the growth dried and gradually disappeared.
Conclusion
The warts are special feet outgrowths that are required for constant control and treatment in a timely manner.Otherwise, education can develop in complex and dangerous form, as well as cause significant harm to the patient's health.