Wart Laser Therapy and Treatment UK

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Wart Laser Therapy and Treatment UK

What are Warts? Warts and verrucae are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life .About 1 in 10 people in the UK have warts at any one time. Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) they usually go away on their own but can take years (5-10 in adults). Different types of Warts are usually common on palms, knuckles, knees and fingers Verrucas appear on the foot. They may look different but they are essentially the same. What are they ? They aren’t harmful but can be overgrown, itchy and embarrassing. Verruca can become painful as they grow inwards and root down due to standing on our feet a lot.They can spread to other people from contaminated surfaces or through close skin contact.If someone has HPV virus they are prone to recurrence of warts/verrucae. Considerations To be prevent the spread of warts/verrucas ● ● ● ● ●

Avoid sharing towels, shoes or socks Wear flip-flops in communal showers Cover the wart or verruca with a waterproof plaster when swimming Don’t scratch or pick the wart or verruca as it’s more likely to spread Avoid biting nails or putting fingers in the mouth

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