Brodawki i kurzajki
Charakterystyka, pielęgnacja i opieka

Brodawki (verrucae) i kurzajki (verrucae plantaris) to zmiany skórne wywołane infekcją wirusem brodawczaka ludzkiego (HPV), najczęściej typów 1, 2, 4, 27 i 57. Zmiany te mają charakter hiperkeratotycznych, kalafiorowatych grudek o rozmiarach od 1 mm do ponad 1 cm, lokalizujących się głównie na dłoniach i podeszwach stóp. Kurzajki, ze względu na ucisk mechaniczny, często rosną do wewnątrz, powodując ból porównywany do chodzenia po igłach, a ich charakterystycznym objawem są czarne kropki – skrzepnięte naczynia włosowate. Czas inkubacji wynosi od 2 do 6 miesięcy, a nawet do roku. Leczenie pierwszego rzutu obejmuje preparaty z kwasem salicylowym w stężeniach 15-50%, które złuszczają zrogowaciały naskórek, oraz krioterapię ciekłym azotem, skuteczną w 50-70% przypadków po 3-4 zabiegach. W przypadku opornych zmian stosuje się metody inwazyjne, takie jak elektrokoagulacja, laseroterapia, immunoterapia czy terapia mikrofalowa. Kluczowa jest także odpowiednia pielęgnacja pozabiegowa i edukacja pacjenta w zakresie zapobiegania rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa.

Charakterystyka brodawek i kurzajek

Brodawki (verrucae) i kurzajki (verrucae plantaris) są małymi zgrubieniami skóry spowodowanymi infekcją wirusem brodawczaka ludzkiego (HPV). Występują często u pacjentów w każdym wieku, choć najczęściej dotykają dzieci i młodzież. 12 Większość osób doświadczy ich przynajmniej raz w życiu. Zmiany te mogą pojawić się na różnych częściach ciała, jednak najczęściej występują na dłoniach i stopach.

Brodawki zwykłe (verruca vulgaris) prezentują się jako kalafiorowate grudki o szorstkiej, brodawkowatej i hiperkeratotycznej powierzchni, których wielkość waha się od 1 mm do 1 cm lub więcej. 3 Natomiast kurzajki (verrucae plantaris) to brodawki występujące na podeszwach stóp. Ze względu na ucisk podczas chodzenia, kurzajki często rosną do wewnątrz, co może powodować znaczny ból – pacjenci porównują to uczucie do chodzenia po igle. 45

W kurzajkach często można zaobserwować charakterystyczne czarne kropki, które są skrzepniętymi naczyniami włosowatymi. 6 W większości przypadków brodawki i kurzajki nie są groźne dla zdrowia, jednak mogą powodować dyskomfort fizyczny i psychiczny, zwłaszcza gdy są liczne, bolesne lub zlokalizowane w widocznych miejscach. 7

Przyczyny i drogi zakażenia

Brodawki i kurzajki są wywoływane przez różne typy wirusa brodawczaka ludzkiego (HPV). Znanych jest ponad 150 typów HPV, przy czym różne szczepy odpowiadają za różne rodzaje brodawek. 89 Na przykład HPV typu 1 najczęściej powoduje kurzajki, a inne typy, takie jak HPV 2, 4, 27 i 57, mogą powodować różne objawy kliniczne i infekować różne części ciała. 10

Wirus przenosi się przez:

  • Bezpośredni kontakt skóry ze skórą osoby zakażonej 11
  • Kontakt z zanieczyszczonymi powierzchniami, jak podłogi basenów, prysznice, ręczniki 12
  • Autoinokulację – przeniesienie wirusa z jednej części ciała na drugą przez drapanie czy dotykanie 13

Ryzyko zakażenia wzrasta, gdy skóra jest uszkodzona lub wilgotna. 14 Czas od zakażenia do pojawienia się brodawki może wynosić od 2 do 6 miesięcy, a nawet do roku. 1516

Opieka pielęgnacyjna w brodawkach i kurzajkach

Kompleksowa opieka pielęgnacyjna w przypadku pacjentów z brodawkami i kurzajkami ma kluczowe znaczenie dla zapewnienia skutecznego leczenia, zmniejszenia dyskomfortu oraz zapobiegania rozprzestrzenianiu się infekcji. 17 Dobry plan opieki pielęgnacyjnej powinien uwzględniać zarówno aspekty fizyczne, jak i emocjonalne pacjenta.

Ocena pacjenta

Pierwszym krokiem w opiece nad pacjentem z brodawkami lub kurzajkami jest dokładna ocena pielęgniarska, która powinna obejmować:

  • Lokalizację, rozmiar, liczbę i wygląd zmian
  • Czas trwania infekcji i wcześniejsze próby leczenia
  • Poziom bólu lub dyskomfortu związanego ze zmianami
  • Wpływ na codzienne funkcjonowanie (np. trudności w chodzeniu w przypadku kurzajek)
  • Stan immunologiczny pacjenta, który może wpływać na leczenie i proces gojenia
  • Obawy psychologiczne związane z wyglądem brodawek 18

Planowanie opieki

Na podstawie oceny pielęgniarskiej można sformułować następujące diagnozy i cele opieki:

  1. Ból związany z kurzajkami – celem jest zmniejszenie dyskomfortu poprzez odpowiednie leczenie i techniki łagodzące ból
  2. Ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się infekcji – celem jest zapobieganie przenoszeniu wirusa na inne części ciała lub inne osoby
  3. Niepokój związany z wyglądem – celem jest wsparcie emocjonalne i edukacja pacjenta
  4. Deficyt wiedzy dotyczący choroby i leczenia – celem jest zapewnienie pacjentowi informacji na temat brodawek, dostępnych metod leczenia i profilaktyki 19

Interwencje pielęgniarskie

W opiece nad pacjentem z brodawkami lub kurzajkami pielęgniarka powinna:

  • Monitorować zmiany pod kątem oznak infekcji wtórnej, takich jak zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, wysięk ropny czy gorączka 20
  • Stosować środki przeciwbólowe według zaleceń lekarza, szczególnie po zabiegach leczniczych
  • Uczyć pacjenta prawidłowej pielęgnacji skóry i zmiany opatrunków po leczeniu
  • Informować o konieczności używania osobistych przyborów higienicznych i unikania chodzenia boso w miejscach publicznych
  • Zapewniać wsparcie emocjonalne, zwłaszcza jeśli brodawki są źródłem zawstydzenia lub niepokoju 21

Edukacja pacjenta

Kluczowym elementem opieki pielęgniarskiej jest edukacja pacjenta dotycząca:

  • Natury brodawek i kurzajek, podkreślając, że nie są one związane z brakiem higieny 22
  • Dostępnych metod leczenia, ich skuteczności i potencjalnych skutków ubocznych
  • Prawidłowej techniki aplikacji preparatów z kwasem salicylowym lub innych zalecanych środków
  • Zasad postępowania po kriochirurgii lub innych zabiegach medycznych
  • Metod zapobiegania rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa 23

Metody leczenia brodawek i kurzajek

Leczenie brodawek i kurzajek nie zawsze jest konieczne, ponieważ około 65-70% zmian ustępuje samoistnie w ciągu 1-2 lat. 2425 Jednak ze względu na dyskomfort, ból czy aspekty estetyczne, wielu pacjentów decyduje się na leczenie.

Leczenie miejscowe

Preparaty z kwasem salicylowym (15-50%) są leczeniem pierwszego rzutu dla większości brodawek i kurzajek. 26 Dostępne są w formie płynów, żeli, plastrów i lakierów. Mechanizm działania polega na złuszczaniu kolejnych warstw zrogowaciałego naskórka, co prowadzi do stopniowego usunięcia zmiany.

Sposób stosowania:

  • Przed aplikacją zaleca się namoczenie zmiany w ciepłej wodzie przez 5-10 minut 27
  • Delikatne usunięcie zrogowaciałej skóry pilniczkiem lub pumeksem
  • Nałożenie preparatu dokładnie na brodawkę, chroniąc otaczającą zdrową skórę (np. wazeliną) 28
  • Regularne stosowanie przez kilka tygodni do kilku miesięcy

Skuteczność: Leczenie kwasem salicylowym usuwa około 75% brodawek. 29 Jednak wymaga cierpliwości i konsekwencji w stosowaniu.

Przeciwwskazania: Preparatów z kwasem salicylowym nie należy stosować na twarz, okolice genitaliów, znamiona, zmiany owłosione lub z czerwonym brzegiem, ani na uszkodzoną skórę. 30

Krioterapia

Krioterapia polega na zamrażaniu brodawki ciekłym azotem. Jest to zabieg wykonywany przez lekarza, pielęgniarkę lub podologa. 31

Procedura:

  • Aplikacja ciekłego azotu na zmianę przez kilka sekund
  • Tworzenie się pęcherza, który następnie zaschnie i odpadnie
  • Powtarzanie zabiegu co 1-3 tygodnie 32

Skuteczność: Krioterapia wykazuje skuteczność na poziomie 50-70% po 3-4 zabiegach. 33 Jest szczególnie przydatna w leczeniu brodawek na rękach, mniej skuteczna w przypadku kurzajek z powodu grubszej skóry na podeszwach stóp.

Możliwe skutki uboczne obejmują ból podczas zabiegu, pęcherze, hipo- lub hiperpigmentację skóry (szczególnie u osób o ciemniejszej karnacji), a w rzadkich przypadkach uszkodzenie ścięgien lub nerwów przy zbyt agresywnym leczeniu. 34

Inne metody leczenia

W przypadku opornych na leczenie brodawek i kurzajek można zastosować:

  • Elektrokoagulację i łyżeczkowanie – usuwanie zmiany za pomocą specjalnego narzędzia (łyżeczki) i kauteryzacja podstawy 35
  • Laseroterapię – skuteczna w przypadku rozległych zmian, jednak może pozostawiać blizny 36
  • Terapię mikrofalową – nowatorskie podejście wykorzystujące energię mikrofalową do niszczenia tkanki brodawki 37
  • Nakłuwanie (needling) – stymulowanie odpowiedzi immunologicznej poprzez nakłuwanie brodawki 38
  • Immunoterapię – wstrzyknięcie antygenów (np. antygenu Candida) w celu stymulacji odpowiedzi immunologicznej 39

Warto zauważyć, że żadna metoda leczenia nie gwarantuje 100% skuteczności, a wybór terapii powinien być dostosowany do indywidualnych potrzeb pacjenta, lokalizacji zmian oraz ich charakteru. 40

Opieka po zabiegach usuwania brodawek

Właściwa opieka po zabiegach usuwania brodawek i kurzajek ma kluczowe znaczenie dla skuteczności leczenia i minimalizacji powikłań. 41 Pielęgnacja pozabiegowa różni się w zależności od zastosowanej metody leczenia.

Opieka po krioterapii

Po zabiegu krioterapii pielęgniarka powinna poinformować pacjenta o:

  • Normalnym przebiegu gojenia – pojawienie się pęcherza w miejscu zamrażania jest oczekiwanym efektem
  • Konieczności utrzymania miejsca zabiegu w czystości i suchości
  • Możliwości stosowania opatrunku ochronnego, szczególnie jeśli pęcherz pęknie
  • Unikaniu drapania lub przebijania pęcherza, co mogłoby prowadzić do infekcji
  • Oczekiwanym czasie zaschnięcia i odpadnięcia pęcherza (zwykle około tygodnia) 42

Opieka po zabiegach chirurgicznych

W przypadku elektrokoagulacji, łyżeczkowania lub wycięcia chirurgicznego:

  • Zmiana opatrunku zgodnie z zaleceniami lekarza
  • Stosowanie zaleconych maści antybiotykowych (np. Polysporin lub Bacitracin) na ranę 43
  • Monitorowanie pod kątem objawów infekcji (zwiększony ból, obrzęk, zaczerwienienie, gorączka) lub żółtawej wydzieliny 44
  • W przypadku kurzajek na stopach – ograniczenie obciążania operowanej okolicy, używanie luźnego obuwia lub kul, jeśli zalecono 45

Zalecenia ogólne

Niezależnie od metody leczenia, pielęgniarka powinna przekazać pacjentowi następujące zalecenia:

  • Przestrzeganie zaleconych wizyt kontrolnych
  • Kontynuowanie leczenia nawet po ustąpieniu objawów, jeśli tak zalecono
  • Stosowanie środków zapobiegających rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa
  • Kontakt z lekarzem w przypadku wystąpienia powikłań lub braku poprawy 46

Należy podkreślić, że pacjenci z cukrzycą lub osłabionym układem odpornościowym wymagają szczególnej uwagi i mogą potrzebować specjalistycznego leczenia pod nadzorem lekarza. 47

Profilaktyka i zapobieganie rozprzestrzenianiu się infekcji

Zapobieganie infekcji HPV i rozprzestrzenianiu się brodawek i kurzajek jest ważnym elementem opieki pielęgniarskiej. 48 Pielęgniarka powinna edukować pacjentów na temat następujących środków ostrożności:

Profilaktyka pierwotna

  • W miejscach publicznych:
    • Noszenie klapek lub sandałów w komunalnych prysznicach, szatniach i wokół basenów 49
    • Unikanie chodzenia boso w miejscach publicznych 50
    • Zakrywanie drobnych ran lub zadrapań na stopach i dłoniach podczas wizyty w miejscach publicznych 51
  • Higiena osobista:
    • Utrzymywanie stóp i dłoni w czystości i suchości 52
    • Regularne mycie rąk, zwłaszcza po kontakcie z potencjalnie zanieczyszczonymi powierzchniami
    • Codzienne zmienianie skarpet i używanie przepuszczających powietrze butów 53
  • Akcesoria osobiste:
    • Nieudzielanie ręczników, obuwia ani skarpet innym osobom 54
    • Nieużywanie wspólnych przyborów do manicure/pedicure 55

Zapobieganie rozprzestrzenianiu się infekcji

Dla pacjentów, którzy już mają brodawki lub kurzajki, ważne jest, aby:

  • Nie dopuszczać do przenoszenia się infekcji na inne części ciała:
    • Unikać drapania lub dotykania brodawek 56
    • Nie obgryzać paznokci ani nie ssać palców z brodawkami 57
    • Uważać podczas golenia, aby nie skaleczył brodawki 58
  • Zapobiegać zakażeniu innych osób:
    • Myć ręce po dotknięciu własnej brodawki 59
    • Zakrywać brodawki i kurzajki wodoodpornym plastrem podczas pływania 60
    • W przypadku kurzajki nosić specjalne skarpetki verruca podczas pływania 61

Edukacja pacjenta powinna podkreślać, że brodawki są zakaźne, ale ryzyko przeniesienia wirusa jest stosunkowo niskie przy zachowaniu odpowiednich środków ostrożności. 62

Aspekty psychologiczne opieki nad pacjentem z brodawkami

Wpływ brodawek i kurzajek na pacjenta wykracza poza aspekty fizyczne i często obejmuje konsekwencje psychologiczne i społeczne. Pielęgniarka powinna być świadoma tych aspektów i uwzględniać je w kompleksowej opiece. 63

Wpływ psychospołeczny

Brodawki i kurzajki mogą powodować:

  • Zakłopotanie i zawstydzenie z powodu wyglądu zmian, szczególnie gdy występują w widocznych miejscach 64
  • Niepokój związany z zakaźnością i obawą przed zarażeniem innych
  • Ograniczenie aktywności społecznych, takich jak pływanie, sporty czy nawet odsłanianie stóp lub rąk 65
  • Dokuczanie, zwłaszcza u dzieci w szkole 66
  • Stres, lęk lub depresję w przypadku długotrwałych lub opornych na leczenie zmian 67

Wsparcie psychologiczne

Pielęgniarka może zapewnić wsparcie psychologiczne poprzez:

  • Aktywne słuchanie obaw pacjenta i okazywanie empatii
  • Normalizowanie doświadczenia, informując o powszechności brodawek i kurzajek 68
  • Edukację na temat łagodnego charakteru i zwykle samoograniczającego się przebiegu infekcji
  • Zapewnienie, że brodawki nie są związane z brakiem higieny 69
  • Omówienie metod kamuflażu lub tymczasowej ochrony podczas aktywności społecznych
  • Zachęcanie do kontynuowania normalnych aktywności, podkreślając, że ryzyko przeniesienia wirusa przy zachowaniu środków ostrożności jest niskie 70

Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na pacjentów pediatrycznych, dla których wpływ psychospołeczny może być bardziej dotkliwy. Pielęgniarka powinna współpracować z rodzicami, aby zapewnić dziecku odpowiednie wsparcie i zrozumienie. 71

Przypadki szczególne w opiece nad pacjentem z brodawkami

Niektóre grupy pacjentów wymagają szczególnego podejścia w leczeniu i opiece nad brodawkami i kurzajkami. Pielęgniarka powinna być świadoma tych szczególnych przypadków i dostosować plan opieki do indywidualnych potrzeb pacjenta.

Pacjenci z cukrzycą i zaburzeniami krążenia

Osoby z cukrzycą lub zaburzeniami krążenia wymagają szczególnej ostrożności z powodu:

  • Zwiększonego ryzyka infekcji wtórnych 72
  • Wolniejszego gojenia ran po zabiegach 73
  • Możliwości rozwoju owrzodzeń, szczególnie w przypadku kurzajek na stopach

Zalecenia:

  • Pacjenci z cukrzycą nie powinni próbować samodzielnie usuwać brodawek i kurzajek 74
  • Konieczna jest konsultacja ze specjalistą (podologiem lub dermatologiem)
  • Ścisłe monitorowanie miejsc poddawanych leczeniu
  • Dokładna higiena stóp i regularne badanie pod kątem nowych zmian

Pacjenci z osłabionym układem odpornościowym

Osoby z obniżoną odpornością (np. po przeszczepach, podczas leczenia immunosupresyjnego, z HIV/AIDS) są w grupie szczególnego ryzyka, ponieważ:

  • Brodawki mogą być liczniejsze i bardziej oporne na leczenie 75
  • Istnieje większe ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się infekcji
  • Standardowe metody leczenia mogą być mniej skuteczne

Zalecenia:

  • Leczenie jest zalecane nawet w przypadku bezobjawowych brodawek, aby zapobiec rozprzestrzenianiu się 76
  • Konieczna jest ścisła współpraca ze specjalistą
  • Możliwa potrzeba bardziej agresywnego lub długotrwałego leczenia
  • Szczególna uwaga na profilaktykę i zapobieganie nowym infekcjom

Brodawki na twarzy lub w okolicach genitalnych

Brodawki w tych lokalizacjach wymagają specyficznego podejścia:

  • Nie należy stosować domowych metod leczenia ani preparatów z kwasem salicylowym 77
  • Konieczna jest konsultacja lekarska
  • W przypadku brodawek genitalnych zaleca się badanie pod kątem innych infekcji przenoszonych drogą płciową
  • Może być wymagane leczenie specjalistyczne, np. imikwimod w przypadku brodawek genitalnych 78

Dzieci z brodawkami

U dzieci brodawki często ustępują samoistnie, dlatego podejście może różnić się od leczenia dorosłych:

  • W przypadku bezobjawowych brodawek często zaleca się obserwację bez leczenia 79
  • Metody leczenia powinny być jak najmniej bolesne i inwazyjne
  • Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na aspekty psychospołeczne, takie jak dokuczanie w szkole
  • Dzieci mogą kontynuować normalne aktywności, w tym pływanie, z odpowiednimi środkami ostrożności 80

Pielęgniarka powinna dostosować edukację i zalecenia do konkretnej sytuacji pacjenta, uwzględniając jego stan zdrowia, wiek i szczególne okoliczności. 81

Wskazania do konsultacji specjalistycznej

Choć większość brodawek i kurzajek można leczyć w ramach podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej lub samodzielnie, istnieją sytuacje, w których pacjent powinien zostać skierowany do specjalisty. Pielęgniarka powinna znać te wskazania i odpowiednio informować pacjentów.

Wskazania do konsultacji lekarskiej

Pacjent powinien skonsultować się z lekarzem, jeśli:

  • Brodawka lub kurzajka zmienia wygląd, krwawi lub pojawia się na niej wysięk 82
  • Zmiana powoduje znaczny ból lub utrudnia codzienne aktywności 83
  • Brodawki nie ustępują po 2-3 miesiącach standardowego leczenia 84
  • Występują liczne brodawki lub pojawiają się one gwałtownie w krótkim czasie 85
  • Brodawka znajduje się na twarzy lub w okolicach genitalnych 86
  • Pacjent ma cukrzycę, zaburzenia krążenia lub osłabiony układ odpornościowy 87
  • Występują objawy infekcji wtórnej, takie jak zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, ciepłota lub bolesność wokół zmiany 88

Wskazania do skierowania do dermatologa

Konsultacja specjalisty dermatologa może być konieczna, gdy:

  • Standardowe metody leczenia nie przynoszą efektu 89
  • Występują brodawki na twarzy wymagające szczególnie ostrożnego leczenia
  • Istnieją wątpliwości diagnostyczne co do charakteru zmiany
  • Wymagane są zaawansowane metody leczenia, takie jak laseroterapia czy immunoterapia 90

Wskazania do skierowania do podologa

Konsultacja podologa jest wskazana w przypadku:

  • Dużych lub bardzo bolesnych kurzajek na stopach 91
  • Kurzajek u pacjentów z cukrzycą lub innymi chorobami stóp 92
  • Potrzeby zastosowania specjalistycznych metod leczenia, jak needling czy terapia mikrofalowa 93
  • Kurzajek opornych na standardowe leczenie 94

Pielęgniarka powinna podkreślić, że wczesna konsultacja specjalistyczna w przypadku występowania tych wskazań może zapobiec komplikacjom i przyczynić się do szybszego i skuteczniejszego leczenia. 95

Podsumowanie najważniejszych aspektów opieki

Opieka pielęgniarska nad pacjentem z brodawkami i kurzajkami powinna być kompleksowa i uwzględniać zarówno aspekty fizyczne, jak i psychospołeczne. 96 Kluczowe elementy tej opieki obejmują:

  • Dokładną ocenę zmian skórnych, uwzględniającą ich lokalizację, liczbę, rozmiar i wpływ na funkcjonowanie pacjenta
  • Edukację pacjenta na temat natury brodawek i kurzajek, dostępnych metod leczenia oraz profilaktyki
  • Wsparcie w leczeniu, zarówno w przypadku metod domowych, jak i zabiegów wykonywanych przez specjalistów
  • Zapobieganie rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa na inne części ciała pacjenta oraz na inne osoby
  • Monitorowanie skuteczności leczenia i występowania potencjalnych powikłań
  • Wsparcie psychologiczne, szczególnie w przypadku brodawek wpływających na wygląd lub powodujących dyskomfort społeczny
  • Identyfikację wskazań do konsultacji specjalistycznej i odpowiednie kierowanie pacjentów

Należy pamiętać, że większość brodawek i kurzajek ustępuje samoistnie w ciągu 1-2 lat, jednak leczenie może być wskazane w przypadku zmian bolesnych, licznych lub wpływających na jakość życia pacjenta. 97 Pielęgniarka odgrywa kluczową rolę w edukacji pacjenta i wsparciu go w procesie leczenia, znacząco przyczyniając się do skuteczności terapii i poprawy jakości życia pacjenta z brodawkami i kurzajkami. 98

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Warts and verrucas | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/warts-and-verrucas/
    Warts are small lumps that often develop on the skin of the hands and feet. They vary in appearance and may develop singly or in clusters. […] Most people will have warts at some point in their life. They tend to affect children and teenagers more than adults. […] Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas aren’t usually serious and can be treated by a pharmacist. […] Your pharmacist will give you advice about the best treatment for you. […] Warts usually clear up without treatment. […] The length of time it takes for a wart to disappear will vary from person to person. […] A wart will sometimes return following treatment. […] Common ways to treat warts and verrucas include: salicylic acid available from pharmacies in creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters, cryotherapy liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart to freeze and destroy affected skin cells, chemical treatments chemicals are applied to warts to kill affected skin cells. […] There are steps you can take to lower your chances of getting warts, and prevent them spreading to others.
  • #2 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Warts are particularly common in school-aged children, however they may occur at any age. […] Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. […] HPV is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or autoinoculation; if a wart is scratched or picked, a wart may develop under the fingernail (subungual wart) or virus may be spread to another area of skin. […] Cutaneous viral warts have a hard, keratinous surface. […] Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) include tender inwardly growing myrmecia on the sole caused by HPV 1, and clusters of superficial less painful mosaic warts due to HPV 2.
  • #3 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Warts are particularly common in school-aged children, however they may occur at any age. […] Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. […] HPV is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or autoinoculation; if a wart is scratched or picked, a wart may develop under the fingernail (subungual wart) or virus may be spread to another area of skin. […] Cutaneous viral warts have a hard, keratinous surface. […] Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) include tender inwardly growing myrmecia on the sole caused by HPV 1, and clusters of superficial less painful mosaic warts due to HPV 2.
  • #4 Warts and verrucas
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/warts-verrucas/
    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Most people have them at some point in their life. They are caused by a virus. They usually go away on their own but it may take months or even years. […] Warts usually appear on palms, knuckles, knees and fingers, but they can appear on other parts of the body too. […] Verrucas are usually on the bottom of your feet. They are usually flat and have tiny black dots under the hard skin. Verrucas are more likely to be painful. It might feel like standing on a needle. […] Warts do not cause you any harm. Some people find them itchy or painful. […] Talk to your GP if: you’re worried about a growth on your skin, you have a wart or verruca that keeps coming back, you have a large or painful wart or verruca, a wart bleeds or there’s a change in how it looks, you have a wart on your face or genitals.
  • #5
    https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/w/article/wartsandverrucas
    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years. […] Warts are not harmful, but some people find them itchy, painful or embarrassing. Verrucas are more likely to be painful like standing on a needle. […] You can treat warts if they bother you, keep coming back or are painful. […] A GP may be able to freeze a wart or verruca so it falls off a few weeks later. Sometimes it takes a few sessions. […] If treatment has not worked or you have a wart on your face, the GP might refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist). […] If you have a large or very painful verruca, you may be referred to a foot specialist (podiatrist). […] Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus. They can be spread to other people from contaminated surfaces or through close skin contact. […] You’re more likely to spread a wart or verruca if your skin is wet or damaged.
  • #6 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #7 Plantar Warts: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24899-plantar-warts
    Plantar warts are a type of skin infection on your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough bumps to form, which may be uncomfortable or painful. Treatment options include home remedies, medications and therapies. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are benign (not harmful) rough bumps that form on the soles of your feet. They develop when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters a cut or break in your skin and causes an infection. […] Plantar warts may be painful. They may cause you to change how you stand, walk or run to avoid pain. Over time, these changes to your natural posture or movement may cause pain, discomfort or stress in the muscles, tissues or joints in your feet and ankles. […] Plantar warts can also affect your mental health. You may feel self-conscious about their appearance and avoid going barefoot or wearing certain types of shoes or footwear, which may cause stress, anxiety or depression.
  • #8 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Warts are particularly common in school-aged children, however they may occur at any age. […] Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. […] HPV is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or autoinoculation; if a wart is scratched or picked, a wart may develop under the fingernail (subungual wart) or virus may be spread to another area of skin. […] Cutaneous viral warts have a hard, keratinous surface. […] Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) include tender inwardly growing myrmecia on the sole caused by HPV 1, and clusters of superficial less painful mosaic warts due to HPV 2.
  • #9 Warts: How To Identify, Causes, Types, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15045-warts
    Warts are skin growths that develop due to strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are several types, like plantar warts, common warts and flat warts. Warts can be stubborn, but many treatment options can help get rid of them. […] Warts are benign (noncancerous) growths that can develop on your skin and mucosa (like inside your mouth). The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. There are over 100 subtypes (strains) of HPV, but only a few types can cause warts on certain parts of your body. […] Warts are generally harmless, but they can be bothersome and sometimes painful. […] Warts, in general, are benign (noncancerous). But they can become bothersome when they affect your self-esteem or make it difficult to do everyday things like walking or wearing shoes. […] Warts are common. They affect approximately 10% of the worldwide population.
  • #10 Warts and Verrucas, symptoms, prevention, mechanisms and treatment
    https://bodytonicclinic.co.uk/warts-and-verrucas/
    A verruca is one of the most common viral infections presented not only on the feet, but also on different parts of the body. It is often said to be more common among children and adolescents, but in fact can occur at any age. It is a benign tumour, which is caused by infection of epidermal keratinocytes double stranded DNA Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The research shows that there are between 100 and 200 different types of plantar warts, each caused by a different subtype of HPV. The most common are HPV1, HPV2, HPV4, HPV27, and HPV57. They cause different clinical features and can infect different body sites. […] Once the virus gets into the body it will stay there for a lifetime, hence there is no guarantee that once cleared it will not appear again. Usually, it takes between 1 to 8 months to develop a verruca. Every time the individual’s immune system is suppressed (for any reason) it can trigger the HPV to activate.
  • #11 Warts and verrucas
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/warts-verrucas/
    You can buy creams, plasters and sprays that contain salicylic acid from your pharmacy. These treatments can take up to 3 months to work. […] Your GP freezes a wart or verruca so that it scabs over. Usually it falls off a few weeks later. This may take a few sessions. Your GP may prescribe creams or other treatments if freezing does not work. […] Warts and verrucas can be spread through skin-to-skin contact or contaminated surfaces with the virus. You’re more likely to spread a wart or verruca if your skin is wet or damaged.
  • #12 Plantar warts (verrucas) – British Skin Foundation
    https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/plantar-warts-verrucas/
    Warts are localised thickenings of the skin, and the term plantar warts is used for those that occur on the soles of the feet (the plantar surface). They are also known as verrucas. […] Warts are caused by infection in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) with a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Plantar warts can be caught by direct contact with infected skin scales for example from the floors of public changing rooms, shower cubicles and the areas around swimming pools. […] In most cases, plantar warts cause no symptoms. Some plantar warts can be uncomfortable, particularly if they are present on a weight-bearing area. […] The diagnosis is usually based on the clinical appearance. […] There is no guaranteed cure, but some treatments can help to clear warts. […] Most plantar warts can be managed with advice from your pharmacist and with use of over-the counter topical treatments.
  • #13 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Warts are particularly common in school-aged children, however they may occur at any age. […] Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. […] HPV is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or autoinoculation; if a wart is scratched or picked, a wart may develop under the fingernail (subungual wart) or virus may be spread to another area of skin. […] Cutaneous viral warts have a hard, keratinous surface. […] Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) include tender inwardly growing myrmecia on the sole caused by HPV 1, and clusters of superficial less painful mosaic warts due to HPV 2.
  • #14 Warts and verrucas
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/
    If you have a large or very painful verruca, you may be referred to a foot specialist (podiatrist). […] A podiatrist can provide a number of treatments including stronger medicines than you can get from a pharmacist, freezing the verruca using liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), surgery to remove the verruca using a scalpel or laser. […] Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus. They can be spread to other people from contaminated surfaces or through close skin contact. […] You’re more likely to spread a wart or verruca if your skin is wet or damaged. […] There are things you can do to help stop warts or verrucas spreading to other people.
  • #15 Common warts – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20371125
    Common warts can grow on your hands or fingers. They’re small, grainy bumps that are rough to the touch. […] Common warts are caused by a virus and are transmitted by touch. It can take 2 to 6 months for a wart to develop. The warts are usually harmless and over time go away on their own. But many people choose to remove them because they find them bothersome or embarrassing. […] Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also called HPV. There are more than 100 types of this common virus, but only a few cause warts on the hands. […] People at higher risk of developing common warts include: Children and young adults. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or those who have had organ transplants. […] To help prevent common warts: Don’t touch or pick at warts, including your own. Don’t use the same emery board, pumice stone or nail clipper on your warts as you use on healthy skin and nails. Use a disposable emery board. Don’t bite your fingernails or pick at hangnails. Groom with care. And avoid brushing, clipping or shaving areas that have warts. Avoid shared hot tubs, showers and warm baths. And don’t share washcloths or towels. Use hand moisturizer daily. This helps prevent dry, cracked skin.
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  • #17 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #18 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #19 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #20 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    Poor circulation is a complication of diseases like diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease. Post-surgical wounds may heal slowly or not heal at all when blood, oxygen and nutrient supply are inadequate. […] Smaller post-surgical wounds generally heal faster than big or scattered ones. […] The type of procedure influences pain severity and duration, as well as recovery time. […] Generally, less invasive office procedures hurt less and only briefly. […] When the skin breaks, immune cells go to the site to clean it up and prevent damage from spreading. […] A number of other health factors can also slow down healing and recovery time. […] An uncomplicated skin repair process ensures fast recovery. In our practice, we’ve seen patients shorten their downtime with healthy practices like good post-treatment wound care, proper diet and rest, medication adherence, avoidance of smoking and others.
  • #21 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #22 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #23 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    In conclusion, the nursing care plan for warts is a vital framework designed to address the multifaceted needs of individuals affected by these common dermatological growths. […] By focusing on evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches, healthcare professionals can empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the management and prevention of warts effectively. […] In implementing this nursing care plan, healthcare teams can collaborate to support individuals in their journey to wart resolution, promoting not only physical healing but also emotional well-being.
  • #24 Warts: How To Identify, Causes, Types, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15045-warts
    Warts can spread through direct or indirect contact. Direct contact would be touching someone elses wart or skin-to-skin contact. An example of indirect contact is using objects like towels or razors that have come into contact with a wart or HPV. […] Warts often go away on their own, but this can take up to two years. Because warts can spread, cause pain and affect your day-to-day life, your healthcare provider may recommend treatment. […] Certain at-home remedies may help you get rid of warts, like covering the wart with duct tape and over-the-counter products. Never try to cut or rip a wart by yourself. This can lead to infection and other health issues. Only healthcare providers should surgically remove warts. […] Yes, about 65% of warts go away on their own after two years. This mainly applies to people who have healthy immune systems. If youre immunocompromised, warts probably wont go away on their own.
  • #25 Plantar warts (verrucas) – British Skin Foundation
    https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/plantar-warts-verrucas/
    Up to 65% of viral warts including plantar warts resolve by themselves without any treatment within two years of appearing. […] Salicylic acid works by removing the outer dead layers of skin and triggering the immune system into clearing the virus. […] Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen (a very cold gas), may be available at your doctors surgery or podiatrist. […] Surgical removal of warts is an option if topical treatments do not work. […] Wear comfortable shoes and do not share your shoes or socks with anyone else. […] Keep your feet clean and dry. Change your shoes and socks daily. […] Do not go barefoot in public places. Plantar warts should be covered with waterproof plasters or rubber verruca socks if you go swimming.
  • #26 Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/warts-and-verrucas-assessment-and-treatment
    Topical salicylic acid (15–50% w/w), applied to the wart daily for 12 weeks, is the treatment of choice for adults and older children. […] Salicylic acid should not be applied to warts on the face, intertriginous areas (where skin rubs together, such as the axilla), anogenital warts, moles or birthmarks, warts with hair or red edges, or to open lesions or broken skin. […] Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is suitable for adults and older children who are able to tolerate it. […] Treatment usually involves exposure to liquid nitrogen every two weeks for three to four months. […] Silver nitrate pencils are also available to treat cutaneous warts; however, there is no good evidence that this is effective.
  • #27 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Treatment-of-verrucas.aspx
    Self-care and treatment may be begun at home. The wart is first pared down, or filed with sandpaper and then the foot is soaked in warm water for at least 5 minutes. This softens the wart and helps treatment. This is to be repeated every night for at least 12 weeks and the surrounding normal skin should also be treated. Treatment is stopped for a day or two if the skin becomes tender. […] Those with mosaic warts may also begin treatment with a salicylic acid of formaldehyde containing gel. If there are a large number of small verrucae the area is soaked for 10 minutes at night in a weak formaldehyde solution. […] Medications like salicylic acid preparations can be used to treat verrucas. These are available as gels, paints, plasters, colloidion etc. These may be combined with podophyllum resin. Other preparations contain formaldehyde, glutraldehyde, tretinoin (Retinoic acid) or bezoyl peroxide.
  • #28 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare
    https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas
    A facial or anogenital wart. […] A wart that has changed appearance. […] If any condition involves weeping or bleeding. […] Other skin conditions or concerns. […] Treatment can take weeks to be successful and requires regular use to see effective results. […] Treatment does not prevent further occurrences of warts. […] Before using wart and verruca treatment, it is essential to protect healthy surrounding skin to avoid burning and discolouration of the healthy skin. […] To protect the healthy skin, petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or soft white paraffin can be applied around the wart or verruca to keep the product contained. Please be extremely careful when using wart or verruca treatment.
  • #29 Warts and Verrucas
    https://www.grmc.nhs.uk/warts-and-verrucas
    Sometimes, warts last longer (particularly in older people), and can be painful. […] As children are often not bothered by warts, in most cases, simply waiting for them to go is usually the best thing to do. […] Duct Tape is a simple method of treating warts. […] According to one study (Archives of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2002; 156:971-4) duct tape is as effective as other treatments, such as freezing. […] In the study, 85% of the warts disappeared with this treatment and most did so within 4 weeks. […] Wart paints are not suitable for using on the face (or genital area), or if you are pregnant. […] Overall, salicylic acid wart paint cures about 75% of warts (British Medical Journal 2002; 235:461-4). […] If the skin becomes sore, you have probably been rubbing it down too enthusiastically. Stop the treatment for a few days until the skin recovers. […] Redness or itching around the wart may indicate an allergy to the treatment.
  • #30 Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/warts-and-verrucas-assessment-and-treatment
    Topical salicylic acid (15–50% w/w), applied to the wart daily for 12 weeks, is the treatment of choice for adults and older children. […] Salicylic acid should not be applied to warts on the face, intertriginous areas (where skin rubs together, such as the axilla), anogenital warts, moles or birthmarks, warts with hair or red edges, or to open lesions or broken skin. […] Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is suitable for adults and older children who are able to tolerate it. […] Treatment usually involves exposure to liquid nitrogen every two weeks for three to four months. […] Silver nitrate pencils are also available to treat cutaneous warts; however, there is no good evidence that this is effective.
  • #31
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/verrucas
    Do not share towels, shoes or socks or similar items with someone who has a verruca. […] Most plantar warts or verrucas self-resolve. However, it can typically take two years or even longer before they disappear. […] Allowing the warts to self-resolve is often the best option, especially in children, as the treatment can be time-consuming, painful and may cause side effects. […] Many treatments are available for plantar warts. However, its important to know that no single treatment is 100 per cent effective. […] Salicylic acid: Among the many topical treatments available, the most effective are the ones containing salicylic acid. […] Cryotherapy: A trained nurse, doctor or podiatrist can apply liquid nitrogen to the verruca in order to freeze and destroy the affected skin cells. […] Duct tape: In a 2002 research article, involving 51 patients and published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (USA), it was suggested that duct tape is 85 per cent effective in removing verrucas. […] Oils: Thuja oil, lemon oil and tea tree oil have also been claimed to be effective in removing verrucas. However, no research trials have been done to back these claims.
  • #32 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is repeated at one to two-week intervals to cause peeling of the surface layer. […] Electrosurgery (curettage and cautery) has been used for large and resistant warts. […] Other treatments for recurrent, resistant or extensive warts include the immune modulator, imiquimod cream – is approved for treating anogenital warts but is usually ineffective for cutaneous warts. […] Vaccines against human papillomavirus are available to prevent anogenital warts. […] No treatment is universally effective at eradicating viral warts. […] In children, even without treatment, 50% of warts disappear within six months, and 90% are gone in 2 years. […] Viral warts are more persistent in adults, but they clear up eventually.
  • #33 Cryotherapy for Freezing Warts
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-is-cryotherapy-for-warts
    Cryotherapy’s effectiveness depends a lot on the type of warts you have their size, number, where they’re located, and how many treatment sessions you undergo. […] In general, cryotherapy usually cures 50% to 70% of warts after three or four treatments, according to American Family Physician. […] Side effects of liquid nitrogen for warts are usually mild and include a blister and scarring from the treatment, both of which will go away after a while. […] Cryotherapy for warts is an effective way to get rid of them. A doctor or health care provider applies liquid nitrogen to your wart for few seconds, causing it to form a blister. This blister becomes dead tissue and falls off in a week or less. The procedure is quick and has few side effects. You may need several treatments to completely get rid of your wart.
  • #34 Treatment of Nongenital Cutaneous Warts | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2011/0801/p288.html
    Watchful waiting is an option for new warts, because they tend to be self-limited and treatment does not decrease transmissibility of the virus. […] Although no single treatment has been established as completely curative, many options are available. […] Salicylic acid is the treatment option with the best evidence to support its effectiveness. […] Cryotherapy is commonly used in physician offices for treatment of warts and is also available over the counter. […] Common adverse effects of cryotherapy include pain; blistering; hypo- or hyperpigmentation, particularly in dark skin; tendon or nerve damage with aggressive therapy; and onychodystrophy following treatment of periungual warts. […] Intralesional injections of the antigens induce a localized, cell-mediated and HPV-specific response that may target the injected wart as well as more distant warts.
  • #35 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Treatment-of-verrucas.aspx
    This is done by freezing the affected area with liquid nitrogen, using either a cotton wool swab or a spray. The podiatrist usually pares or sandpapers off the art before this therapy and freezes it with this technique. This therapy may be combined with a salicylic acid preparation. […] Resistant plantar warts may be removed under a local anaesthetic. The technique involves scraping the verrucae with a sharpened spoon-like instrument called a curette. The remaining raw area is cauterized with electrically heated points. This is also a painful procedure. […] Sometimes after removal or scraping some medications might be used to stop recurrence or growth. These include interferons, 5- flurouracil, bleomycin etc. […] Laser treatment may be used in multiple or mosaic warts in some patients who have failed to respond to other forms of therapy. This therapy may lead to pain and formation of scars.
  • #36 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Treatment-of-verrucas.aspx
    This is done by freezing the affected area with liquid nitrogen, using either a cotton wool swab or a spray. The podiatrist usually pares or sandpapers off the art before this therapy and freezes it with this technique. This therapy may be combined with a salicylic acid preparation. […] Resistant plantar warts may be removed under a local anaesthetic. The technique involves scraping the verrucae with a sharpened spoon-like instrument called a curette. The remaining raw area is cauterized with electrically heated points. This is also a painful procedure. […] Sometimes after removal or scraping some medications might be used to stop recurrence or growth. These include interferons, 5- flurouracil, bleomycin etc. […] Laser treatment may be used in multiple or mosaic warts in some patients who have failed to respond to other forms of therapy. This therapy may lead to pain and formation of scars.
  • #37 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Warts are particularly common in school-aged children, however they may occur at any age. […] Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. […] HPV is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or autoinoculation; if a wart is scratched or picked, a wart may develop under the fingernail (subungual wart) or virus may be spread to another area of skin. […] Cutaneous viral warts have a hard, keratinous surface. […] Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) include tender inwardly growing myrmecia on the sole caused by HPV 1, and clusters of superficial less painful mosaic warts due to HPV 2.
  • #38 Here’s How to Pick the Right Verruca Treatment | YTFCS
    https://www.katyfootcare.com/dealing-with-verruca-heres-how-to-pick-the-right-verruca-treatment/
    Verrucae can cause a lot of pain and discomfort to an infected person. […] In some cases, this condition can also cause the patient to develop a limp. […] Below are some tips for avoiding and further spreading the verruca infection. […] Unless the warts are causing you pain, there is no need to treat them. […] But if the condition is causing you discomfort during your day-to-day activities then you can opt for one of the following wart treatments. […] Cryotherapy or Freezing the warts can be a good treatment. […] This treatment can be received from podiatrists, general physicians, and nurses. […] It usually takes up to 6 sessions for the complete removal of verruca. […] This treatment requires the puncturing of the verruca layer with the help of a sterilized needle. […] The needling process causes bleeding but the procedure is carried out under local anesthesia and the patients do not feel any pain.
  • #39 Treatment of Nongenital Cutaneous Warts | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2011/0801/p288.html
    Watchful waiting is an option for new warts, because they tend to be self-limited and treatment does not decrease transmissibility of the virus. […] Although no single treatment has been established as completely curative, many options are available. […] Salicylic acid is the treatment option with the best evidence to support its effectiveness. […] Cryotherapy is commonly used in physician offices for treatment of warts and is also available over the counter. […] Common adverse effects of cryotherapy include pain; blistering; hypo- or hyperpigmentation, particularly in dark skin; tendon or nerve damage with aggressive therapy; and onychodystrophy following treatment of periungual warts. […] Intralesional injections of the antigens induce a localized, cell-mediated and HPV-specific response that may target the injected wart as well as more distant warts.
  • #40
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/verrucas
    Do not share towels, shoes or socks or similar items with someone who has a verruca. […] Most plantar warts or verrucas self-resolve. However, it can typically take two years or even longer before they disappear. […] Allowing the warts to self-resolve is often the best option, especially in children, as the treatment can be time-consuming, painful and may cause side effects. […] Many treatments are available for plantar warts. However, its important to know that no single treatment is 100 per cent effective. […] Salicylic acid: Among the many topical treatments available, the most effective are the ones containing salicylic acid. […] Cryotherapy: A trained nurse, doctor or podiatrist can apply liquid nitrogen to the verruca in order to freeze and destroy the affected skin cells. […] Duct tape: In a 2002 research article, involving 51 patients and published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (USA), it was suggested that duct tape is 85 per cent effective in removing verrucas. […] Oils: Thuja oil, lemon oil and tea tree oil have also been claimed to be effective in removing verrucas. However, no research trials have been done to back these claims.
  • #41 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    As previously mentioned, office wart treatments differ according to their level of invasiveness. Consequently, they require different pain management approaches and aftercare regimens. […] The recovery period after cryotherapy depends on the body part involved. Patients may resume normal activities as soon as it is done. […] The wart will dry up a week after the treatment. […] If done properly, electrosurgery and curettage rarely cause complications. However, patients must see a healthcare professional if they experience severe pain, bleeding, and fever, or if the site develops a yellowish discharge. […] Recovery from wart excision depends on the lesion’s size, shape and location. […] We teach our patients proper wound care techniques before sending them home. […] The success rates of these procedures vary and are explained in the BHSkin Dermatology article How to Get Rid of Warts: Which Treatments Are Truly Worth Your Dime and Time?
  • #42 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    As previously mentioned, office wart treatments differ according to their level of invasiveness. Consequently, they require different pain management approaches and aftercare regimens. […] The recovery period after cryotherapy depends on the body part involved. Patients may resume normal activities as soon as it is done. […] The wart will dry up a week after the treatment. […] If done properly, electrosurgery and curettage rarely cause complications. However, patients must see a healthcare professional if they experience severe pain, bleeding, and fever, or if the site develops a yellowish discharge. […] Recovery from wart excision depends on the lesion’s size, shape and location. […] We teach our patients proper wound care techniques before sending them home. […] The success rates of these procedures vary and are explained in the BHSkin Dermatology article How to Get Rid of Warts: Which Treatments Are Truly Worth Your Dime and Time?
  • #43 Verruca vulgaris (warts) in children – Children’s Health
    https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/conditions/verruca-vulgaris
    This is a strong medicine, which will cause blisters. Leave it on for 4-6 hours or until the next morning as directed by your physician. […] This is an over-the-counter medicine. The pharmacy may need to order it for you if they do not have it in stock. […] Leave the wound alone. Apply Polysporin or Bacitracin ointment to the wound. […] This medication is applied in the office. It should be left in place for 4-6 hours, then washed off thoroughly with mild soap and water. […] This is a mild acid which acts as a peeling agent. It is applied in the office only and may cause a mild burning sensation after it is applied.
  • #44 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    As previously mentioned, office wart treatments differ according to their level of invasiveness. Consequently, they require different pain management approaches and aftercare regimens. […] The recovery period after cryotherapy depends on the body part involved. Patients may resume normal activities as soon as it is done. […] The wart will dry up a week after the treatment. […] If done properly, electrosurgery and curettage rarely cause complications. However, patients must see a healthcare professional if they experience severe pain, bleeding, and fever, or if the site develops a yellowish discharge. […] Recovery from wart excision depends on the lesion’s size, shape and location. […] We teach our patients proper wound care techniques before sending them home. […] The success rates of these procedures vary and are explained in the BHSkin Dermatology article How to Get Rid of Warts: Which Treatments Are Truly Worth Your Dime and Time?
  • #45 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    Recovery from a wart removal procedure depends on several factors. The ones of particular importance are the type of treatment done, the lesion’s location and severity and the patient’s immune status. […] I shall explain in this article the recovery process from each wart removal procedure and what you can do to ensure proper healing. […] In-office wart treatments produce some kind of controlled skin injury. As such, recovery focuses on the post-treatment wound healing process. Many factors affect skin repair, and your care provider at BHSkin Dermatology will evaluate your fitness for a procedure based on these. […] The pressure from one’s weight delays healing because of oxygen depletion. Post-treatment wounds in weight-bearing areas, like the soles of the feet, need to be protected until they heal. If you have just undergone plantar wart removal, we may advise you to use loose footwear and crutches for a while.
  • #46
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf8629
    A plantar wart is a harmless skin growth. Plantar warts occur on the bottom of your feet and may be painful when you walk. Most plantar warts do not need treatment. But if warts cause you pain or spread, your doctor may recommend that you use an over-the-counter treatment. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line if you are having problems. You can buy these at a drugstore. Pad the wart with doughnut-shaped felt or a moleskin patch. You also can place pads or cushions in your shoes to make walking more comfortable. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if you have signs of infection, such as increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you do not get better as expected.
  • #47 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #48 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #49 One Step Ahead: What you Should do if you have a Wart or Verruca
    https://www.flemingmedical.co.uk/news/what-you-should-do-if-you-have-a-wart-or-verruca
    Warts are lumps of skin that appear on hands and feet whereas verrucas are warts that appear on feet only. […] Common warts are skin growths on the top layer of skin that are caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Verrucas (plantar warts) occur on the bottom or the soles of the feet. […] Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus/skin infection called the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Medicines and topical ointments and treatments can help treat your wart or verruca; your pharmacist can direct you on which treatment method can benefit you most. […] The Medicare Wart Verruca Removal Pen is a medical device for the treatment of warts and verrucas. […] Our Medicare Wart Verruca Cryotherapy Pen is a cryosurgical product for the treatment of warts and verrucas on the hands and feet. […] Wear sandals at public swimming pools and communal showers. […] Practice good hand and foot hygiene, keep nails short and wash them regularly. […] If you have a cut or scratch on your hands or feet, cover them with plasters when in a public place.
  • #50 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare
    https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas
    All verrucas are warts, but not all warts are verrucas. […] If you have a wart or verruca on your fingers or hands, avoid biting your nails or putting your fingers into your mouth. […] Avoid sharing towels, footwear and socks. […] Keep feet dry and adopt good footcare. […] Wash hands after touching a wart or verruca. […] Avoid walking barefoot in communal areas like swimming pools, spas, and public showers. […] Dry out footwear and alternate between footwear. Change socks daily. […] Wear footwear which is not tight and does not rub. […] Avoid picking at or scratching warts and verrucas. […] Warts with hairs. […] Signs of an infection, e.g. swelling, fluid or heat at the site. […] If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised. […] A wart which is very large, painful or bleeds.
  • #51 One Step Ahead: What you Should do if you have a Wart or Verruca
    https://www.flemingmedical.ie/news/what-you-should-do-if-you-have-a-wart-or-verruca
    The Medicare Wart Verruca Removal Pen is a medical device for the treatment of warts and verrucas. The active ingredient, salicylic acid, breaks down the wart causing it to gradually peel off. […] Our Medicare Wart Verruca Cryotherapy Pen is a cryosurgical product for the treatment of warts and verrucas on the hands and feet. […] Wear sandals at public swimming pools and communal showers. […] Practice good hand and foot hygiene, keep nails short and wash them regularly. […] If you have a cut or scratch on your hands or feet, cover them with plasters when in a public place.
  • #52 Warts and verrucas | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas
    It’s difficult to prevent warts and verrucas completely. The following can help stop them spreading: avoid touching other people’s warts, wash your hands after touching your own wart, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people, keep your feet and hands clean and dry, change your socks every day, don’t go barefoot in public places, cover warts and verrucas with a waterproof plaster or a verruca sock when swimming, avoid scratching or picking at warts or verrucas this may spread the infection to other parts of your body, take care when shaving because warts can spread if you cut yourself.
  • #53 Verruca & Wart | Scholl Australia
    https://scholl.com.au/blogs/foot-conditions/verruca-wart
    With that said, there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing a wart: Avoid walking barefoot, particularly in communal showers and changing rooms. Maintain good personal and skin hygiene. Keep your feet dry and change your socks every day, to avoid getting warts on your feet. Do not share towels in public locations such as gyms. Wear gloves when using shared gym equipment. Do not touch, scratch, or pick at your (or someone else’s) wart or verruca.
  • #54 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare
    https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas
    All verrucas are warts, but not all warts are verrucas. […] If you have a wart or verruca on your fingers or hands, avoid biting your nails or putting your fingers into your mouth. […] Avoid sharing towels, footwear and socks. […] Keep feet dry and adopt good footcare. […] Wash hands after touching a wart or verruca. […] Avoid walking barefoot in communal areas like swimming pools, spas, and public showers. […] Dry out footwear and alternate between footwear. Change socks daily. […] Wear footwear which is not tight and does not rub. […] Avoid picking at or scratching warts and verrucas. […] Warts with hairs. […] Signs of an infection, e.g. swelling, fluid or heat at the site. […] If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised. […] A wart which is very large, painful or bleeds.
  • #55 Common warts – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20371125
    Common warts can grow on your hands or fingers. They’re small, grainy bumps that are rough to the touch. […] Common warts are caused by a virus and are transmitted by touch. It can take 2 to 6 months for a wart to develop. The warts are usually harmless and over time go away on their own. But many people choose to remove them because they find them bothersome or embarrassing. […] Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also called HPV. There are more than 100 types of this common virus, but only a few cause warts on the hands. […] People at higher risk of developing common warts include: Children and young adults. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or those who have had organ transplants. […] To help prevent common warts: Don’t touch or pick at warts, including your own. Don’t use the same emery board, pumice stone or nail clipper on your warts as you use on healthy skin and nails. Use a disposable emery board. Don’t bite your fingernails or pick at hangnails. Groom with care. And avoid brushing, clipping or shaving areas that have warts. Avoid shared hot tubs, showers and warm baths. And don’t share washcloths or towels. Use hand moisturizer daily. This helps prevent dry, cracked skin.
  • #56 Warts and verrucas | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas
    It’s difficult to prevent warts and verrucas completely. The following can help stop them spreading: avoid touching other people’s warts, wash your hands after touching your own wart, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people, keep your feet and hands clean and dry, change your socks every day, don’t go barefoot in public places, cover warts and verrucas with a waterproof plaster or a verruca sock when swimming, avoid scratching or picking at warts or verrucas this may spread the infection to other parts of your body, take care when shaving because warts can spread if you cut yourself.
  • #57 Warts and Verrucas
    https://www.grmc.nhs.uk/warts-and-verrucas
    Warts are small rough lumps on the skin caused by a virus (human papilloma virus). They can occur anywhere on the body but commonly on hands and feet. […] Verrucas are warts that occur on the soles of the feet. […] Warts are common and are usually not harmful but some people find them unsightly. Verrucas can be painful. […] To reduce the risk of passing the warts to others: Dont share towels, When swimming, cover any wart or verruca with a waterproof plaster, If you have a verruca, wear flip-flops in communal shower rooms and dont share shoes/socks. […] To reduce the chances of warts spreading to other areas of the body: Dont scratch warts, Dont bite nails or suck fingers that have warts, If you have a verruca, change socks daily. […] There is no need to treat warts if they are not causing you any problems. Without treatment, about 3 in 10 warts have gone within 10 weeks, and most warts will have gone within 1-2 years and leave no scar (particularly in young people).
  • #58 Warts and verrucas | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas
    It’s difficult to prevent warts and verrucas completely. The following can help stop them spreading: avoid touching other people’s warts, wash your hands after touching your own wart, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people, keep your feet and hands clean and dry, change your socks every day, don’t go barefoot in public places, cover warts and verrucas with a waterproof plaster or a verruca sock when swimming, avoid scratching or picking at warts or verrucas this may spread the infection to other parts of your body, take care when shaving because warts can spread if you cut yourself.
  • #59 Warts and verrucas – NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
    https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/self-care/warts-and-verrucas/
    To stop warts and verrucas spreading; DO wash your hands after touching a wart or verruca, change your socks daily if you have a verruca, cover warts and verrucas with a plaster when swimming, take care not to cut a wart when shaving. […] DONT do not share towels, flannels, socks or shoes if you have a wart or verruca, do not bite your nails or suck fingers with warts on, do not walk barefoot in public places if you have a verruca, do not scratch or pick a wart.
  • #60 Warts and verrucas | Healthify
    https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/w/warts-and-verrucas
    About 70% (7 out of every 10) of warts improve after 34 months of regular freezing. […] If the above treatment options dont clear your warts, other methods such as surgery or laser treatment may be helpful. […] Warts are not very contagious, but they can be spread by close contact with someone who has them. […] Some ways to prevent yourself from getting or spreading warts include: Do wear jandals or slippers in showers at pools or gyms. […] Do change your socks daily if you have verrucas or plantar warts. […] Do cover your warts and verrucas with a plaster when swimming.
  • #61 Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/warts-and-verrucas-assessment-and-treatment
    Lesions caused by human papilloma virus often do not require treatment, but need to be assessed to rule out more serious conditions. […] Warts are common viral skin infections, affecting around 7–12% of the population at any one time, and are more common in children. […] Verrucas are plantar warts, located on the sole of the foot. Someone with a plantar wart should use waterproof plasters in communal bathing areas; verruca socks are also available. […] Most warts and verrucae can be treated in primary care. In some cases, referral to a hospital specialist may be necessary (e.g. if persistent warts show a poor response to treatment), however local policies may restrict treatment to symptomatic warts only. […] Treatment options include salicylic acid, often in combination with lactic acid, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and cryotherapy.
  • #62 Warts and Verrucas: Causes and Treatment
    https://patient.info/skin-conditions/warts-and-verrucas-leaflet
    Yes – however, the risk of passing them on to others is low. When something is called 'contagious’, it means it can be passed on by touching. You need close skin-to-skin contact to pass the virus on directly. […] Warts are generally harmless, and usually disappear on their own, although this can take some time. About two-thirds of warts go away without treatment within two years. […] The most commonly used treatments are: Salicylic acid. Freezing treatment. […] Freezing warts may also be effective. Many GPs and practice nurses are skilled at this. You can also get private treatment with cryotherapy from podiatrists. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used. […] Most treatments for verrucas work by destroying the verruca itself with acid or freezing treatment. Verruca needling works by stimulating your own body’s immune response to fight off the virus.
  • #63 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #64 Plantar Warts: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24899-plantar-warts
    Plantar warts are a type of skin infection on your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough bumps to form, which may be uncomfortable or painful. Treatment options include home remedies, medications and therapies. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are benign (not harmful) rough bumps that form on the soles of your feet. They develop when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters a cut or break in your skin and causes an infection. […] Plantar warts may be painful. They may cause you to change how you stand, walk or run to avoid pain. Over time, these changes to your natural posture or movement may cause pain, discomfort or stress in the muscles, tissues or joints in your feet and ankles. […] Plantar warts can also affect your mental health. You may feel self-conscious about their appearance and avoid going barefoot or wearing certain types of shoes or footwear, which may cause stress, anxiety or depression.
  • #65 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    Butcher’s warts are specifically caused by HPV 7 infecting the hands of butchers and others whose occupation involves chronic exposure to a cold moist environment. […] Viral warts are infectious to the patient and others. […] Cutaneous warts can have significant psychosocial effects such as teasing at school, embarrassment, permission refused for swimming lessons. […] Pain due to plantar warts (myrmecia type) interferes with walking and sporting activities, causing knee or hip pain. […] Treatment may not be required in all cases as most warts resolve spontaneously especially in children. […] Treatments do not kill the virus, but work by removing virus-containing skin. […] Topical treatment includes wart paints, pastes, or patches containing salicylic acid, podophyllin, or similar compounds, which work by removing the surface skin cells.
  • #66 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    Butcher’s warts are specifically caused by HPV 7 infecting the hands of butchers and others whose occupation involves chronic exposure to a cold moist environment. […] Viral warts are infectious to the patient and others. […] Cutaneous warts can have significant psychosocial effects such as teasing at school, embarrassment, permission refused for swimming lessons. […] Pain due to plantar warts (myrmecia type) interferes with walking and sporting activities, causing knee or hip pain. […] Treatment may not be required in all cases as most warts resolve spontaneously especially in children. […] Treatments do not kill the virus, but work by removing virus-containing skin. […] Topical treatment includes wart paints, pastes, or patches containing salicylic acid, podophyllin, or similar compounds, which work by removing the surface skin cells.
  • #67 Plantar Warts: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24899-plantar-warts
    Plantar warts are a type of skin infection on your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough bumps to form, which may be uncomfortable or painful. Treatment options include home remedies, medications and therapies. […] Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are benign (not harmful) rough bumps that form on the soles of your feet. They develop when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters a cut or break in your skin and causes an infection. […] Plantar warts may be painful. They may cause you to change how you stand, walk or run to avoid pain. Over time, these changes to your natural posture or movement may cause pain, discomfort or stress in the muscles, tissues or joints in your feet and ankles. […] Plantar warts can also affect your mental health. You may feel self-conscious about their appearance and avoid going barefoot or wearing certain types of shoes or footwear, which may cause stress, anxiety or depression.
  • #68 Warts and verrucas | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/warts-and-verrucas/
    Warts are small lumps that often develop on the skin of the hands and feet. They vary in appearance and may develop singly or in clusters. […] Most people will have warts at some point in their life. They tend to affect children and teenagers more than adults. […] Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas aren’t usually serious and can be treated by a pharmacist. […] Your pharmacist will give you advice about the best treatment for you. […] Warts usually clear up without treatment. […] The length of time it takes for a wart to disappear will vary from person to person. […] A wart will sometimes return following treatment. […] Common ways to treat warts and verrucas include: salicylic acid available from pharmacies in creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters, cryotherapy liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart to freeze and destroy affected skin cells, chemical treatments chemicals are applied to warts to kill affected skin cells. […] There are steps you can take to lower your chances of getting warts, and prevent them spreading to others.
  • #69 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #70 Verrucas and Swimming | Aquatics GB
    https://www.britishswimming.org/members-resources/athletes-and-parents/understanding-verrucas/
    Warts on the feet called verrucas have long been seen a nuisance. […] However, experience has led us to the opinion nowadays that to place resources into eradicating verrucas is a waste of time. […] Verrucas, like most warts, are due to a viral infection of the growing layers of the skin. […] The majority of dermatologists, skin specialists, are not in favour of treating plantar warts. […] Most enlightened associations and professional bodies believe the exclusion of children with plantar warts from barefoot activities – such as swimming, physical education, dancing or communal showering – is no longer justified. […] The main indication for treating plantar warts is intolerable pain or tenderness on walking. […] Where there is no firmly laid down policy with regard to verrucas (plantar warts) it is suggested that a practice of masterly inactivity be adopted, unless painful.
  • #71 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    In conclusion, the nursing care plan for warts is a vital framework designed to address the multifaceted needs of individuals affected by these common dermatological growths. […] By focusing on evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches, healthcare professionals can empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the management and prevention of warts effectively. […] In implementing this nursing care plan, healthcare teams can collaborate to support individuals in their journey to wart resolution, promoting not only physical healing but also emotional well-being.
  • #72 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #73 Wart Removal Recovery: Complete Guide on Healing Process and Aftercare Tips
    https://bhskin.com/blog/wart-removal-recovery/
    Poor circulation is a complication of diseases like diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease. Post-surgical wounds may heal slowly or not heal at all when blood, oxygen and nutrient supply are inadequate. […] Smaller post-surgical wounds generally heal faster than big or scattered ones. […] The type of procedure influences pain severity and duration, as well as recovery time. […] Generally, less invasive office procedures hurt less and only briefly. […] When the skin breaks, immune cells go to the site to clean it up and prevent damage from spreading. […] A number of other health factors can also slow down healing and recovery time. […] An uncomplicated skin repair process ensures fast recovery. In our practice, we’ve seen patients shorten their downtime with healthy practices like good post-treatment wound care, proper diet and rest, medication adherence, avoidance of smoking and others.
  • #74 Verruca – Overview | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
    https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/verruca
    Do not self-treat if you are diabetic or immunosuppressed (low immunity). Please see a podiatrist (professional who specialises in treating feet) for treatment options and advice. […] Most treatments bought from a pharmacy or shop (such as bazuka) contain salicylic acid as their active ingredient. Salicylic acid and other verruca treatments can also destroy healthy skin tissue. So it is important to protect the skin around the verruca. […] There are more invasive treatment options for treating verruca such as cryotherapy, needling and Swift therapy. […] You can speak to a registered podiatrist to find out what treatment might be right for you.
  • #75 Warts & Verrucas – Kerry Skin Clinic
    https://www.kerryskinclinic.ie/services/lumps-and-bumps-on-the-skin/39-warts/253-warts-verrucas
    Warts are tumours or growths of the skin caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). More than 70 HPV subtypes are known. Warts are particularly common in childhood and are spread by direct contact or autoinocculation. This means if a wart is scratched, the viral particles may be spread to another area of skin. It may take as long as twelve months for the wart to first appear. […] Warts have a hard ‘warty’ or ‘verrucous’ surface. You can often see a tiny black dot in the middle of each scaly spot, due to a thrombosed capillary blood vessel. There are various types of viral wart. […] In children, even without treatment, 50% of warts disappear within 6 months; 90% are gone in 2 years. They are more persistent in adults but they clear up eventually. […] Warts are particularly numerous and troublesome in patients that are immunosuppressed, most often due to medications such as azathioprine or ciclosporin. In these patients, the warts almost never disappear despite treatment.
  • #76 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Treatment-of-verrucas.aspx
    Verrucas or plantar warts normally go away on their own in a year or two in most people. In around half individuals the warts resolve in a year. In two thirds the warts resolve within two years. In the remaining one third however the warts may persist and may be resistant to treatment. […] Treatment for verruca is recommended in only some special cases. For the rest prevention of recurrence and spread are the only measures that are adopted. […] Treatment is recommended in: Those with suppressed immunity like after a kidney or liver transplant and those with diseases like AIDS that causes suppression of immune functions. Those in which the warts have become painful and have led to difficulty in walking and bearing weight necessitating treatment. Patients who desire therapy. […] Verrucae are curable but no single treatment can be guaranteed to be effective in every case. In addition not all verrucae need to be treated.
  • #77 16 Home Remedies for Warts You Can Try Today
    https://www.healthline.com/health/home-remedies-for-warts
    Warts are harmless growths on the skin. Theyre caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. […] Warts are contagious. They can go away on their own, but it can take weeks, months, or years. […] Conventional treatments include chemical peels, surgery, freezing, and laser surgery, but these treatments can be expensive and cause skin irritation. […] Another option is to try natural home remedies for warts. […] If you have genital warts or warts on your face, do not try these remedies. The skin in these areas is extremely sensitive, so its best to visit your doctor instead. […] Natural remedies to get rid of warts include using foods, plants, or other products that have either antiviral or acidic properties or enzymes that inhibit the HPV virus. […] Natural antiviral remedies might help suppress the virus that causes warts, while natural acids can help remove layers of infected skin. However, you should know that the evidence for many of these remedies is anecdotal, at best.
  • #78 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart
    Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is repeated at one to two-week intervals to cause peeling of the surface layer. […] Electrosurgery (curettage and cautery) has been used for large and resistant warts. […] Other treatments for recurrent, resistant or extensive warts include the immune modulator, imiquimod cream – is approved for treating anogenital warts but is usually ineffective for cutaneous warts. […] Vaccines against human papillomavirus are available to prevent anogenital warts. […] No treatment is universally effective at eradicating viral warts. […] In children, even without treatment, 50% of warts disappear within six months, and 90% are gone in 2 years. […] Viral warts are more persistent in adults, but they clear up eventually.
  • #79 Warts and Verrucas
    https://www.grmc.nhs.uk/warts-and-verrucas
    Sometimes, warts last longer (particularly in older people), and can be painful. […] As children are often not bothered by warts, in most cases, simply waiting for them to go is usually the best thing to do. […] Duct Tape is a simple method of treating warts. […] According to one study (Archives of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2002; 156:971-4) duct tape is as effective as other treatments, such as freezing. […] In the study, 85% of the warts disappeared with this treatment and most did so within 4 weeks. […] Wart paints are not suitable for using on the face (or genital area), or if you are pregnant. […] Overall, salicylic acid wart paint cures about 75% of warts (British Medical Journal 2002; 235:461-4). […] If the skin becomes sore, you have probably been rubbing it down too enthusiastically. Stop the treatment for a few days until the skin recovers. […] Redness or itching around the wart may indicate an allergy to the treatment.
  • #80 Warts and Verrucas: Causes and Treatment
    https://patient.info/skin-conditions/warts-and-verrucas-leaflet
    This is a new treatment developed in the UK which uses precise doses of microwave energy delivered directly through a probe. […] There are some other treatments used by specialists if other treatments have failed. Treatment is not usually available on the NHS to treat warts and verrucas unless there are complications or they are very severe. […] A child with warts or verrucas should go swimming as normal. Swimming is a vital skill, which can save your life. Warts can be covered with waterproof plasters. A verruca can also be covered with a waterproof plaster.
  • #81 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    In conclusion, the nursing care plan for warts is a vital framework designed to address the multifaceted needs of individuals affected by these common dermatological growths. […] By focusing on evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches, healthcare professionals can empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the management and prevention of warts effectively. […] In implementing this nursing care plan, healthcare teams can collaborate to support individuals in their journey to wart resolution, promoting not only physical healing but also emotional well-being.
  • #82 Warts and verrucas
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/warts-verrucas/
    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Most people have them at some point in their life. They are caused by a virus. They usually go away on their own but it may take months or even years. […] Warts usually appear on palms, knuckles, knees and fingers, but they can appear on other parts of the body too. […] Verrucas are usually on the bottom of your feet. They are usually flat and have tiny black dots under the hard skin. Verrucas are more likely to be painful. It might feel like standing on a needle. […] Warts do not cause you any harm. Some people find them itchy or painful. […] Talk to your GP if: you’re worried about a growth on your skin, you have a wart or verruca that keeps coming back, you have a large or painful wart or verruca, a wart bleeds or there’s a change in how it looks, you have a wart on your face or genitals.
  • #83 Plantar Warts: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24899-plantar-warts
    There are many ways to reduce your risk of developing plantar warts: […] The outlook for people with plantar warts is good. Over-the-counter treatments can get rid of plantar warts as quickly as two weeks. Without treatment, your immune system usually fights off the HPV infection after one to two years. […] Contact a healthcare provider if your plantar wart: […] Plantar warts are common, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t embarrassing or unpleasant. They may even cause pain, depending on where they are on your foot. Your body’s immune system may fight off the virus that causes plantar warts over time. However, plantar warts respond well to treatment. If you have plantar warts, it’s a good idea to use caution when touching them so you don’t spread them to other parts of your body or other people.
  • #84 Warts
    https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/warts/
    Your child doesn’t have to miss any child care or school for warts. There is only a mild risk that warts spread to others. […] Call Your Doctor If: Warts develop on the feet, genitals, or face. New warts develop after 2 weeks of treatment. Warts are still present after 12 weeks of treatment. You think your child needs to be seen.
  • #85 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare
    https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas
    All verrucas are warts, but not all warts are verrucas. […] If you have a wart or verruca on your fingers or hands, avoid biting your nails or putting your fingers into your mouth. […] Avoid sharing towels, footwear and socks. […] Keep feet dry and adopt good footcare. […] Wash hands after touching a wart or verruca. […] Avoid walking barefoot in communal areas like swimming pools, spas, and public showers. […] Dry out footwear and alternate between footwear. Change socks daily. […] Wear footwear which is not tight and does not rub. […] Avoid picking at or scratching warts and verrucas. […] Warts with hairs. […] Signs of an infection, e.g. swelling, fluid or heat at the site. […] If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised. […] A wart which is very large, painful or bleeds.
  • #86 Warts and verrucas | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas
    Warts are small lumps that develop on the skin, caused by a viral infection. Verrucas are a type of wart that affect the bottom of the feet. Most people will have warts at some point. They usually go away on their own, but it can take months or even years. […] Warts and verrucas can be spread to other people through close skin contact or contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, such as towels, shoes and socks, areas surrounding swimming pools, and floors of communal changing areas. […] Most warts and verrucas will eventually clear up without treatment. […] You can also buy creams, plasters and sprays from pharmacies to get rid of warts and verrucas. […] While you have a wart or verruca, you should also take steps to avoid passing it to others. […] See your GP if you’re not sure whether a lump is a wart pharmacy treatments haven’t worked, you have a wart on your face or genitals don’t treat these yourself, you have lots of warts or get warts often, a wart bleeds, changes in appearance, spreads or causes significant pain, distress or embarrassment.
  • #87 Warts and Verrucas | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/dermatology/warts-and-verrucas-08-01-2004/
    Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). […] Warts and verrucas will disappear spontaneously over time, and treatment is only required if they are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. […] Patients should be reassured that warts and verrucas have nothing to do with poor hygiene. […] Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should consult a doctor to recommend a suitable treatment option. […] Natural disappearance of warts does not leave a scar so correct treatment should not either.
  • #88 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare
    https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas
    All verrucas are warts, but not all warts are verrucas. […] If you have a wart or verruca on your fingers or hands, avoid biting your nails or putting your fingers into your mouth. […] Avoid sharing towels, footwear and socks. […] Keep feet dry and adopt good footcare. […] Wash hands after touching a wart or verruca. […] Avoid walking barefoot in communal areas like swimming pools, spas, and public showers. […] Dry out footwear and alternate between footwear. Change socks daily. […] Wear footwear which is not tight and does not rub. […] Avoid picking at or scratching warts and verrucas. […] Warts with hairs. […] Signs of an infection, e.g. swelling, fluid or heat at the site. […] If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised. […] A wart which is very large, painful or bleeds.
  • #89 Warts and verrucas
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/
    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years. […] Warts are not harmful, but some people find them itchy, painful or embarrassing. Verrucas are more likely to be painful like standing on a needle. […] You can treat warts if they bother you, keep coming back or are painful. […] You can buy creams, plasters and sprays from pharmacies to treat warts and verrucas. […] These treatments can take up to 3 months to complete, may irritate your skin and do not always work. You should not use these treatments on your face. […] A GP may be able to freeze a wart or verruca so it falls off a few weeks later. Sometimes it takes a few sessions. […] If treatment has not worked or you have a wart on your face, the GP might refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist).
  • #90 Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/warts-and-verrucas-assessment-and-treatment
    Lesions caused by human papilloma virus often do not require treatment, but need to be assessed to rule out more serious conditions. […] Warts are common viral skin infections, affecting around 7–12% of the population at any one time, and are more common in children. […] Verrucas are plantar warts, located on the sole of the foot. Someone with a plantar wart should use waterproof plasters in communal bathing areas; verruca socks are also available. […] Most warts and verrucae can be treated in primary care. In some cases, referral to a hospital specialist may be necessary (e.g. if persistent warts show a poor response to treatment), however local policies may restrict treatment to symptomatic warts only. […] Treatment options include salicylic acid, often in combination with lactic acid, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and cryotherapy.
  • #91 Warts and verrucas
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/
    If you have a large or very painful verruca, you may be referred to a foot specialist (podiatrist). […] A podiatrist can provide a number of treatments including stronger medicines than you can get from a pharmacist, freezing the verruca using liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), surgery to remove the verruca using a scalpel or laser. […] Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus. They can be spread to other people from contaminated surfaces or through close skin contact. […] You’re more likely to spread a wart or verruca if your skin is wet or damaged. […] There are things you can do to help stop warts or verrucas spreading to other people.
  • #92 Verruca – Overview | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
    https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/verruca
    Do not self-treat if you are diabetic or immunosuppressed (low immunity). Please see a podiatrist (professional who specialises in treating feet) for treatment options and advice. […] Most treatments bought from a pharmacy or shop (such as bazuka) contain salicylic acid as their active ingredient. Salicylic acid and other verruca treatments can also destroy healthy skin tissue. So it is important to protect the skin around the verruca. […] There are more invasive treatment options for treating verruca such as cryotherapy, needling and Swift therapy. […] You can speak to a registered podiatrist to find out what treatment might be right for you.
  • #93 Verruca – Overview | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
    https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/verruca
    Do not self-treat if you are diabetic or immunosuppressed (low immunity). Please see a podiatrist (professional who specialises in treating feet) for treatment options and advice. […] Most treatments bought from a pharmacy or shop (such as bazuka) contain salicylic acid as their active ingredient. Salicylic acid and other verruca treatments can also destroy healthy skin tissue. So it is important to protect the skin around the verruca. […] There are more invasive treatment options for treating verruca such as cryotherapy, needling and Swift therapy. […] You can speak to a registered podiatrist to find out what treatment might be right for you.
  • #94 Here’s How to Pick the Right Verruca Treatment | YTFCS
    https://www.katyfootcare.com/dealing-with-verruca-heres-how-to-pick-the-right-verruca-treatment/
    Verrucae can cause a lot of pain and discomfort to an infected person. […] In some cases, this condition can also cause the patient to develop a limp. […] Below are some tips for avoiding and further spreading the verruca infection. […] Unless the warts are causing you pain, there is no need to treat them. […] But if the condition is causing you discomfort during your day-to-day activities then you can opt for one of the following wart treatments. […] Cryotherapy or Freezing the warts can be a good treatment. […] This treatment can be received from podiatrists, general physicians, and nurses. […] It usually takes up to 6 sessions for the complete removal of verruca. […] This treatment requires the puncturing of the verruca layer with the help of a sterilized needle. […] The needling process causes bleeding but the procedure is carried out under local anesthesia and the patients do not feel any pain.
  • #95 Plantar Wart Treatment: Expert Guide to Causes & Solutions
    https://thefootpractice.com/skin-nail-care/verruca-plantar-warts/
    Plantar warts affect millions worldwide, yet misconceptions about these persistent foot lesions often lead to ineffective home remedies and delayed treatment. […] Professional plantar wart treatment offers faster, more reliable results and reduces the risk of recurrence or complications. […] Professional podiatric evaluations ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment selections. […] Successfully treating a plantar wart requires attention to prevention strategies to avoid recurrence. […] Podiatrists have the expertise to accurately diagnose plantar warts to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your specific needs. […] Be sure to seek intervention before walking becomes unbearable. Early intervention typically leads to faster resolution and prevents the wart from spreading or becoming more deeply embedded.
  • #96 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    Warts, medically known as verrucae, are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). […] Developing a comprehensive nursing care plan for patients with warts is essential to address their physical discomfort, emotional concerns, and ensure effective treatment and prevention. […] This nursing care plan aims to outline the holistic approach to caring for individuals with warts. […] A comprehensive nursing assessment is crucial in understanding the patients unique needs and tailoring a care plan that addresses their physical and emotional concerns while preventing the spread of warts to themselves and others. […] These nursing diagnoses address various aspects of care for patients with warts, considering their physical, emotional, and educational needs. […] These nursing interventions aim to provide comprehensive care to individuals with warts, addressing their physical discomfort, emotional well-being, and education needs while promoting infection control and prevention strategies.
  • #97 Patient education: Common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/common-warts-plantar-warts-and-flat-warts-beyond-the-basics
    Patient education: Common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts (Beyond the Basics) […] Skin warts are growths on the skin that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is common; there are different types, some of which can cause warts. […] Common, plantar, and flat warts are most common in children and young adults. People with certain jobs, such as handling meat, fish, and poultry, may also be more likely to develop common warts. People who have chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, and people with a weakened immune system (eg, from AIDS or after an organ transplant) may have more extensive warts or warts that are difficult to control. […] Treatment of warts depends upon where the wart is located and how much it bothers you. Treatment is not necessary in all cases. For instance, two-thirds of skin warts in children will resolve on their own within two years, without treatment. However, during this time, the wart may enlarge or new warts may appear.
  • #98 Nursing Care Plan For Warts – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-warts/
    In conclusion, the nursing care plan for warts is a vital framework designed to address the multifaceted needs of individuals affected by these common dermatological growths. […] By focusing on evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches, healthcare professionals can empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the management and prevention of warts effectively. […] In implementing this nursing care plan, healthcare teams can collaborate to support individuals in their journey to wart resolution, promoting not only physical healing but also emotional well-being.