Warts
Treatment of warts
SPECIES & ORIGINS
Viral warts: Warts are manifested by a selective thickening of the cornea and are the result of an infection with the human papillomavirus. It is assumed that infection in public showers, swimming pools and similar facilities is the main cause.
Genital warts (condylomas): also known as genital warts, can also be caused by strains of the human papillomavirus in the genital and anal area. These warts often appear as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse and affect both men and women.
Krill: also known as molluscum contagiosum, is common in children and is thought to be caused by the smallpox virus. Due to the associated itching, they can spread to various parts of the body due to their infectious nature.
Age-related warts: These are non-contagious, benign, genetically predisposed warts. They develop due to cornification disorders of the skin and not due to a viral infection. Visually, they can resemble moles and become somewhat rougher and larger over time.
Diagnosis
Due to their typical clinical appearance, warts can be quickly assessed by the dermatologist, which can be easily confirmed with the help of a dermatoscope.
If genital warts are present, a sample should be taken to determine the viral strain of the human papillomavirus, as malignant changes can occur in rare cases.
Treatment
Most of the warts mentioned above are benign and harmless, but can multiply and spread without treatment. We use various methods to treat warts:
Application of tinctures, special creams and plasters
Local excision of the cornea, subsequent application of acidic tinctures and icing of the warts with nitrogen
Laser removal of particularly stubborn warts
