How to remove warts from children

Mothers carefully monitor the health of their child and any problem causes alarm. So, unexpectedly you can find warts on a child’s body. In the article we will consider the causes of neoplasms, treatment and prevention of the disease.

Causes of warts in children

A wart is a viral disease, in other words, the human papillomavirus. A normal tumor does not require surgery and is not dangerous. Another thing is the aesthetic appearance. Basically,  warts appear on the hands, fingers, feet and face.

The spread of neoplasms may be slow, but if the disease progresses at a rapid pace, then you should consult a doctor.

Reasons for appearance papillomas:

• Infection through a virus carrier. For example, if someone else’s child is already infected with the papilloma virus. Warts may not appear yet, but the virus is highly transmittable.
• Classes in swimming pools. A favorable environment for warts is high humidity and dampness. No matter how well the pool is cleaned, the threat of infection still exists.
• General toys. A fairly common occurrence for kindergartens or development centers. The papilloma virus lives for a long time on a toy and therefore easily spreads to humans.
• Minor wounds and abrasions. Through damaged skin, the virus immediately enters the body and begins its development. Therefore, treating wounds and abrasions with at least hydrogen peroxide is mandatory.
• Sweaty hands or feet. Just like in swimming pools, a good atmosphere is created for the proliferation of warts.
• Poor immunity. The body of a healthy person is able to fight any viruses. If there are immunity disorders, then papillomas cannot be avoided.
• Failure to comply with hygiene rules. It is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly after walking or contacting an infected person. Don't dry yourself with someone else's towels. Simple rules of hygiene will get rid of the appearance of warts.

If you notice warts on your child, then do not panic. This disease is treated with both folk and medical remedies.

Treatment of warts in children

Before prescribing, a dermatologist is required to conduct a series of studies that will determine the type of papilloma and the hazard class.

If nothing bothers the patient and the disease does not create discomfort, then treatment is not prescribed. Since the average duration of a wart is 18 months. Then it disappears on its own and leaves no trace.

Treatment is prescribed only in the following cases:

• pain of the tumor;
• overgrowth of papillomas;
• discomfort and bleeding;
• change in color and shape.

There are three types of wart removal:

• medications for external and internal use;
• laser therapy;
• removal with liquid nitrogen or cryotherapy.

Medicines are prescribed to children over 5 years of age, since many components are simply dangerous for a small organism. Local patches and salicylic ointments are mainly used.

At older ages, it is allowed to use laser therapy or removal with liquid nitrogen. In the first case, local anesthesia is used and the tumor is burned out. The procedure is not pleasant in appearance or smell, as the skin begins to melt and burn.

Liquid nitrogen is the most preferred method because... The papilloma is affected by low temperature and falls off.

Prevention of warts

The main preventive measure is hygiene of the child and family.

How to prevent papilloma from appearing:

• do not walk barefoot in public places (gym, swimming pool, etc.);
• thorough hand washing;
• avoid sweating of hands and feet;
• after walking, shoes must be dried thoroughly;
• if contact has occurred with an infected person, treat your hands with antiseptic gel or wash them well;
• in case of weakened immunity, take a vitamin complex during the cold season;
• have your own towel.

If you follow all safety measures, you can protect your child from the appearance of papillomas by 90%.

To treat the virus, you need to consult a dermatologist. Only he will be able to determine the type of virus and prescribe the correct treatment, if required.

Self-medication in this situation should not be done, because It is easy to harm a small organism and the consequences can be dire.

Of course, it is impossible to protect a child 100% from this disease, but it can be prevented.