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• #1 Azthena logo with the word Azthena

  https://www.news-medical.net/health/Prevention-of-verrucas.aspx

  Verrucas or plantar warts are small rough lumps that are formed over the pressure points of the soles of the feet. This condition is highly contagious and spreads from person to person by skin to skin contact or by sharing communal baths, towels, socks or shoes. […] Some simple steps to help prevent verrucas include: […] Warts in other persons should not be touched with bare hands. […] Towels, shoes, socks or other items of personal use should not be shared with someone who has a wart. […] Those who have a verruca or a wart should not scratch or pick at their warts since this helps in spread of the HPV to other parts of the body like fingers, fingernails etc. […] Shaving over and around the warts also spreads the virus and is a cause for re-infections as well. […] Those with verrucae are advised never to cut off or burn off their warts as this may result in injury, risk of infections and also risk spread of the HPV to other parts of the body. […] Wet feet and those with ulcers of skin breaks or abrasions over the feet are more at risk of getting HPV and verrucae. Feet should be kept dry and socks should be changed every day to prevent warts.

• #1 Warts and verrucas | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/warts-and-verrucas/

  There are steps you can take to lower your chances of getting warts, and prevent them spreading to others. […] keep your feet dry […] change your socks every day […] take care when shaving the virus can be spread easily if you cut yourself […] wear gloves when using shared gym equipment if you have a wart on your hand […] wear pool slippers or flip flops in communal changing rooms and showers […] cover the wart or verruca with a waterproof plaster or a verruca sock when swimming or while doing PE at school […] do not touch other peoples warts […] do not share towels, flannels or other personal items with someone who has a wart […] do not share shoes or socks with someone who has a verruca […] do not scratch or pick a wart or verruca itll encourage the HPV to spread to other parts of your body.

• #1 Warts and verrucas

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/warts-verrucas/

  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. […] Wash your hands after touching a wart or verruca. […] Change your socks everyday if you have a verruca. […] Cover warts and verrucas with a plaster when swimming. […] Take care not to cut a wart when shaving. […] Do not share towels, face cloths, socks or shoes if you have a wart or verruca. […] Do not bite your nails or suck your fingers with warts on them. […] Do not walk barefoot in shared and public places if you have a verruca. […] Do not scratch or pick a wart.

• #1 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. […] 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. They can also be spread by autoinoculation, which happens when the warts are transferred to surrounding skin through scratching and rubbing. […] Most plantar warts can be managed with advice from your pharmacist and with use of over-the counter topical treatments. […] Wear comfortable shoes and do not share your shoes or socks with anyone else. Special pads to relieve pressure on plantar warts can be bought at a chemist. […] Keep your feet clean and dry. Change your shoes and socks daily.

• #1 Verruca Prevention & Treatment | Skin Surgery Laser Clinic

  https://www.skinsurgerylaserclinic.co.uk/verruca-prevention-treatment-advice-for-summer/

  Verrucas are a particular type of wart that appear on the feet. Theyre highly contagious and spread easily through contact with floor surfaces. They pass easily at the swimming pool, in communal showers and in gyms or sports halls where bare feet are worn (e.g. for yoga, pilates, judo) and the risk of catching or passing on verruca is higher in the summer when we are more likely to spend time with bare feet in the warmer environment. […] If you already have a verruca, its responsible to follow sensible advice to prevent it from being passed on. […] Be aware of the areas of risk. The following advice will help: Never touch someone elses warts or verrucas with bare hands. Do not share shoes, socks or towels with someone who has verruca. Plan to avoid going barefoot in public places for example: take flip flops to the swimming pool or gym shower, wear yoga socks. Keep your feet dry. Cover any abrasions with a plaster as these are more easily infected.

• #1 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart

  Vaccines against human papillomavirus are available to prevent anogenital warts. Anecdotally, these have been reported to result in the clearance of non-genital warts in some people without definite evidence that the vaccine is the cause of remission. […] Treatment may not be required in all cases as most warts resolve spontaneously especially in children. Indications for active treatment include: […] Treatments do not kill the virus, but work by removing virus-containing skin. Persistence with the treatment and patience is essential! Remember HPV infects the basal cell layer of the epidermis so warts recur rapidly if the virus has not been eradicated.

• #1 Warts and Verrucas: Causes and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/warts-and-verrucas-leaflet

  Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment. […] If you have a poor immune system you may develop lots of warts which are difficult to clear. […] To reduce the chance of passing on warts to others: Don’t 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 don’t share shoes or socks. […] To reduce the chance of warts spreading to other areas of your body: Don’t scratch warts or pick them. […] Don’t bite nails or suck fingers that have warts. […] If you have a verruca, change your socks or tights daily.

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  https://bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2014/December/plantar-warts.aspx

  Children frequently acquire warts from infected family members or in a classroom environment, therefore, prevention efforts need to focus on the both the home and school. […] Going barefoot in public spaces, around swimming pools or in shared bathroom areas increases a persons risk of HPV infection. People already infected with plantar warts should be advised to take precautions to reduce transmission to others, such as wearing footwear in the home and school environments and covering warts with tape before using communal areas.

• #1 The Royal College of Podiatry

  https://rcpod.org.uk/common-foot-problems/verrucae

  Verrucae are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area. They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is contagious through direct person-to-person contact. […] The HPV virus is thought to thrive in moist, damp environments such as swimming pools, changing room floors and communal shower areas. It is possible to contract verrucae simply by walking across the same floor area as someone with a verruca, especially if you have any small or invisible cuts or abrasions that make it easier for the virus to penetrate. […] To avoid catching verrucae, keep your feet in a healthy condition. Always dry them thoroughly after washing and if your feet are sweaty, treat them with surgical spirit; if they are dry, moisturise them with suitable creams or lotions, but avoid applying between the toes.

• #1 Wart – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart

  Gardasil 6 is an HPV vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancers and genital warts. Gardasil is designed to prevent infection with HPV types 16, 18, 6, and 11. […] HPV vaccines do not currently protect against the virus strains responsible for plantar warts (verrucae). […] The virus is relatively hardy and immune to many common disinfectants. Exposure to 90% ethanol for at least 1 minute, 2% glutaraldehyde, 30% Savlon, and/or 1% sodium hypochlorite can disinfect the pathogen.

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  https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijap/article/view/40953

  Objective: Verrucae plantaris (VP) results from environmental exposure to human papillomavirus causing plantar warts of the foot, resistant to treatment, and high recurrence rates. Current treatment paradigms focus on the treatment of lesions as opposed to primary prophylaxis. We hypothesize that a topical combination of herbal supplement with anti-viral properties and a vitamin derivative can be used prophylactically to decrease the primary incidence. […] Conclusion: Treatments for VP rely on treating lesions after they occur, have high degrees of variability in success, risk of continued transmission during treatment, and have high rates of recurrence. Although the study number is relatively low, early indications show decreasing incidence of VP from 9.6% in participants with NT to 1.7% in participants who used lotion only, suggesting increased health of the plantar epidermis, and 0% incidence in those participants applying topical herbal and vitamin derivative. Additional study with increased numbers of participants is warranted.

• #1 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. […] Injury of the skin is a prerequisite for the contraction of warts, and there is a predilection for the hands, knees and feet to be more prone to minor injury during childhood activities. […] This is especially the case for barefoot activities surrounding swimming pools. […] The use of devices, such as plastic socks, to protect the feet should be discouraged. […] 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.

• #1 Top Tips On How To Prevent Warts And Verrucas | Scholl UK

  https://www.scholl.co.uk/blogs/all-about-feet/warts-and-verrucae-tips-on-how-to-get-help-avoid-warts-and-verruca?srsltid=AfmBOoptPCAxi6ThCPhQQhqMkKPRssm79agQnZyjdW9Gw-nMc_6TRW6k

  Warts and verrucae are contagious and can spread from person to person by direct skin contact. […] If your skin is already damaged, wet or soft and comes into contact with damp surfaces like swimming pool changing rooms, you are at more risk of being infected. […] You can take the following precautions to help protect against warts and verrucae: […] Dont touch other peoples warts or verrucae. […] Dont share towels, socks or shoes with others. […] Wear flip flops around the pool or communal changing areas. […] If you have a wart or verruca, cover it with a waterproof plaster when swimming. […] Dont touch, scratch or pick your wart or verruca as its more likely to spread. […] If you do or need to touch your wart or verruca, wash your hands after. […] Change your socks daily if you have a verruca.

• #1 Warts (Verruca Vulgaris): Diagnosis and treatment – Dermatology Surgery Center – Niceville, FL (Bluewater Bay)

  https://www.dermsurgctr.com/skin-conditions/warts-verruca-vulgaris-diagnosis-and-treatment/

  Warts are contagious. Warts can spread by contact with the wart or something that touched the wart. […] You should see a dermatologist if you cannot get rid of the warts, the warts hurt, or you have many warts. […] Cover your wart. This helps prevent the virus from spreading to other parts of the body, and to other people. Wash your hands immediately after touching the wart. This also helps to prevent spreading the virus to other parts of the body and to other people. […] Avoid shaving over a wart. When you shave, you create microtears in your skin. If you shave over a wart, you’ll have microtears in your wart and the skin that you shave. Through these microtears, you can spread the virus that causes warts from the wart to any skin that you shave.

• #2 Warts and verrucas

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/

  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. […] 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. […] do not share towels, flannels, socks or shoes if you have a wart or verruca […] do not walk barefoot in public places if you have a verruca.

• #2 Warts and Verrucas: Causes and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/warts-and-verrucas-leaflet

  Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment. […] If you have a poor immune system you may develop lots of warts which are difficult to clear. […] To reduce the chance of passing on warts to others: Don’t 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 don’t share shoes or socks. […] To reduce the chance of warts spreading to other areas of your body: Don’t scratch warts or pick them. […] Don’t bite nails or suck fingers that have warts. […] If you have a verruca, change your socks or tights daily.

• #2 Warts and verrucas | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas

  Warts and verrucas can be spread to other people through close skin contact or contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, such as: […] 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.

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• #2 Plantar warts (verrucas) – British Skin Foundation

  https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/plantar-warts-verrucas/

  Do not go barefoot in public places. Plantar warts should be covered with waterproof plasters or rubber verruca socks if you go swimming. […] When treating the wart, dispose of any skin filings hygienically and do not use the emery board or hard skin removal tools elsewhere as this could spread the infection. […] Apply topical treatment regularly to get the maximum chance of cure. […] To avoid spreading viral warts to other parts of the skin (autoinoculation) do not pick or scratch plantar warts. […] Do not use same pumice stone, nail file and or nail clippers for your warts and your healthy skin and nails.

• #2 Verruca Prevention & Treatment | Skin Surgery Laser Clinic

  https://www.skinsurgerylaserclinic.co.uk/verruca-prevention-treatment-advice-for-summer/

  If you already have a verruca, avoid passing it on by: Never sharing personal items (towel, shoes, socks). Not going barefoot either in communal areas or at home. Wear flip flops in the shower to avoid passing on. Cover your verruca with a plaster at all times (Swim England advises against using swimming socks and says using a waterproof plaster to cover up a verruca is fine).

• #2 Warts – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/viral-skin-diseases/warts

  HPV vaccines protect against some of the types of HPV that cause warts and cancer. In the United States, the HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for children ages 11 or 12 (can start at age 9), as well as for some older age groups. […] The HPV vaccine can prevent against some types of HPV that cause warts and cancer.

• #2 Treatment of Nongenital Cutaneous Warts | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2011/0801/p288.html

  Numerous treatments for nongenital cutaneous warts are available, although no single therapy has been established as completely curative. […] Watchful waiting is an option for new warts because many resolve spontaneously. […] Warts are spread via person-to-person contact or indirectly by fomites. […] Watchful waiting is an option for new warts, because they tend to be self-limited and treatment does not decrease transmissibility of the virus. […] Observational studies have shown that one-half of cutaneous warts resolve spontaneously within one year, and about two-thirds within two years. […] However, many patients request treatment because of social stigma or discomfort. Ideally, treatment should be simple and inexpensive with low risk of adverse effects. […] Although no single treatment has been established as completely curative, many options are available.

• #2 Warts

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Warts/

  Warts can spread to other people, usually due to skin-to-skin contact with another person. […] Wearing thongs is recommended in public pools and showers. […] A good initial approach is to keep the warts covered with a strong, waterproof tape (e.g. duct tape) for 24 hours a day. This is simple and low cost, and may help to prevent spreading of the warts. […] Speak to your local pharmacist for advice on suitable wart treatment for your child. Always follow the directions on the packaging for the use of wart treatments, and ask your pharmacist if you have any questions. […] Warts can spread between people or on the same person.

• #2 The Royal College of Podiatry

  https://rcpod.org.uk/common-foot-problems/verrucae

  Other tips include wearing flip-flops in communal areas, not sharing towels, shoes and socks, and treating conditions such as Athletes Foot with a specialist treatment from the pharmacist. […] If you do have a verruca and want to go swimming, wear special verrucae socks to avoid passing on the virus. These can also be worn as a preventative measure.

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  https://bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2014/December/plantar-warts.aspx

  HPV is transmitted by skin contact or contact with surfaces touched by other people with the virus. HPV can be present for weeks or years before the appearance of a wart, and persists for life, even after the wart has resolved. This may lead to recurrence at the same site, e.g. if a person who is carrying the virus becomes immunosuppressed; plantar warts are very prevalent in organ transplant recipients. […] People with plantar warts can auto-inoculate HPV and spread infection to other parts of the body. For example, picking at warts with fingernails may result in transference of infection to the hands. Abrasive implements used to remove thickened wart skin, and clinical implements such as dermatoscopes, have been shown to retain detectable HPV DNA. […] Whether this contamination represents transmissible virus is uncertain, but as a precautionary measure any implements used on the wart should be sterilised or discarded after use.

• #2 Treatment of Warts and Verrucas – Victoriahealth.com Ltd

  https://victoriahealth.com/editorial/treatment-of-warts-and-verrucas

  Warts can be highly contagious and hence one should not use towels and objects from people who already have warts. […] Because warts are viral infections, I normally tend to recommend the use of L-Lysine by Lamberts for the treatment of warts. […] Topical and at home remedies are very common practice for the treatment of warts. […] Researchers have found the lemon myrtle oil also displays potent antimicrobial and antiviral activity; in fact it displays almost 30% greater activity than tea tree oil and is often recommended for molluscum, a viral infection, suggesting its benefits to treat warts. […] Lemon Myrtle Oil is especially effective for resilient warts and for recurring warts where other treatments have not been successful such as freezing or the use of less effective topical products.

• #2 Verrucas and Swimming | Aquatics GB

  https://www.britishswimming.org/members-resources/athletes-and-parents/understanding-verrucas/

  So we must re-emphasis that as far as plantar warts are concerned, many children develop immunity to the virus without having knowingly developed a plantar wart. […] 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.

• #2 Warts and Verrucas – Stratum Clinics

  https://www.stratumclinics.com/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/

  Warts and Verrucas are a contagious viral infection of the skin, usually taking the form of a small hard nodule. […] Warts and Verruca are more likely to be spread if the skin is wet or damaged, which is why they are often caught around public swimming pools. […] How can I prevent warts and verrucae from spreading? Wash your hands after touching a wart or verruca. Change your socks daily if you have a verruca. Cover warts and verrucae with a plaster when swimming. Take care not to cut a wart when shaving. Don’t share towels, flannels, socks or shoes. Don’t bite your nails on fingers with warts on. Don’t walk barefoot in public places if you have a verrucae. Don’t pick or scratch at them. […] As warts and verrucae are a contagious skin condition that can be easily passed on from person to person, it is vital to get diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible.

• #2 Treatment for verrucae and warts – Podogo

  https://podogo.com/2022/10/10/treatment-for-verrucae-and-warts/

  Verrucas and warts are very common and are contagious so you should be careful when walking barefoot. […] It is impossible to predict how they will develop so you should keep an eye on them and try to prevent them spreading, especially to other people. […] If your verruca is painful, or you feel it is getting bigger or spreading, you should see a podiatrist.

• #3 Plantar Warts: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24899-plantar-warts

  How can I reduce my risk of developing plantar warts? There are many ways to reduce your risk of developing plantar warts: […] Avoid touching plantar warts on yourself or another person. […] Thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap after touching a plantar wart. […] Thoroughly clean your feet, toes and the spaces between your toes when you bathe. […] Dry your feet, toes and the spaces between your toes after swimming or bathing. […] Don’t share towels, washcloths, shoes, socks, nail clippers or other personal items. […] Wear clean cotton or wool socks that absorb moisture or socks made out of synthetic materials that wick away moisture. […] Clean your shoes with disinfecting sprays or wipes. […] Wear sandals or flip-flops in public locker rooms, pools, saunas, steam rooms or showers. […] Throw away or thoroughly clean emery boards, pumice stones or exfoliating tools that you use to scrape away dead skin on your plantar warts. […] Get the HPV vaccine.

• #3 Verruca and Wart Prevention | Bazuka

  https://www.bazuka.co.uk/prevent/

  How to avoid verrucas and warts. […] Here are some tips thatll help prevent you getting and spreading verrucas and warts: Try not to touch other peoples verrucas and warts. Don’t share your towels, shoes or socks with someone who has verrucas or warts. Wear flip-flops in communal showers. […] Heres how you can prevent getting and spreading verrucas and warts. To avoid verrucas and warts do protect yourselves by wearing flip flops in communal showers. […] dont share towels, shoes or socks. And dont touch other peoples verrucas or warts. […] make sure you cover it with a plaster or glove. […] And dont scratch or pick your verruca or wart, as it is more likely to spread this way. […] Try not to touch other people with your exposed verruca or wart. […] If treating with Bazuka gels theres no need to cover your wart or verruca with a plaster, as Bazuka gels form a water-resistant layer which helps inhibit the spread of infection.

• #3 Everything you need to know about Verruca Pedis (Plantar Warts) — Blackwood Podiatry | Your local podiatrist in Blackwood

  https://www.blackwoodpodiatry.com.au/blog/verruca-pedis

  To stop the spread of the virus, you should: […] Avoid any direct contact with plantar warts. […] If you have a wart, please don’t pick at it, and always wash your hands after touching them. […] Let people in your household know about your wart, so they can put steps in place to avoid transmission in common wet areas. […] Use bleach in the bottom of your shower after each use to reduce the risk of spreading your wart to others. […] Protect your feet by wearing thongs, sandals or other footwear around water sources – such as showers, swimming pools, or change rooms. […] If self-treating at home, please don’t use foot care instruments such as emery boards, pumice stones or nail clippers on your warts as it could spread the lesion to other parts of your foot. […] Maintain a healthy immune system by getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and managing stress.

• #3 Warts on Feet, Veruccas, Plantar Warts | Masterton Foot Clinic, NZ

  https://www.mastertonfootclinic.co.nz/conditions/verruca-plantar-warts/

  Plantar warts are small, rough, round growths that are medically known as verrucae and present on the bottom of the foot. […] The HPV virus is spread through direct contact. If you have a break in the skin, like a small cut or graze, then you may contract the virus through sharing the same surface like a shower or a floor. […] Because the virus thrives in warm, moist environments, it is often contracted in changing rooms, at public swimming pools and at gyms. […] Tips for Prevention: Avoid walking barefooted, except on sandy beaches. Always wear a jandal in public bathing facilities. Wear right up to the pool edge. Change shoes daily. Keep feet clean and dry. Check children’s feet periodically. Avoid direct contact with warts — from other people and from other parts of the body. Do not ignore skin growths or changes in your skin.

• #3 Plantar wart – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_wart

  HPV is spread by direct and indirect contact from an infected host. Avoiding direct contact with contaminated surfaces such as communal changing rooms and shower floors and benches, avoiding sharing of shoes and socks and avoiding contact with warts on other parts of the body and on the bodies of others may help reduce the spread of infection. Infection is less common among adults than children. […] As all warts are contagious, precautions should be taken to avoid spreading them. Recommendations include: Cover them with an adhesive bandage while swimming, Wear latex swimming socks, Wear flip-flops when using communal showers, Do not share towels. […] Plantar warts are not prevented by inoculation with HPV vaccines because the warts are caused by different strains of HPV. Gardasil protects against strains 6, 11, 16, and 18, and Cervarix protects against 16 and 18, whereas plantar warts are caused by strains 1, 2, 4, and 63.

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  https://bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2014/December/plantar-warts.aspx

  HPV is transmitted by skin contact or contact with surfaces touched by other people with the virus. HPV can be present for weeks or years before the appearance of a wart, and persists for life, even after the wart has resolved. This may lead to recurrence at the same site, e.g. if a person who is carrying the virus becomes immunosuppressed; plantar warts are very prevalent in organ transplant recipients. […] People with plantar warts can auto-inoculate HPV and spread infection to other parts of the body. For example, picking at warts with fingernails may result in transference of infection to the hands. Abrasive implements used to remove thickened wart skin, and clinical implements such as dermatoscopes, have been shown to retain detectable HPV DNA. […] Whether this contamination represents transmissible virus is uncertain, but as a precautionary measure any implements used on the wart should be sterilised or discarded after use.

• #3 Azthena logo with the word Azthena

  https://www.news-medical.net/health/Prevention-of-verrucas.aspx

  In addition, all skin breaks and ulcers should be promptly treated and covered with plaster and tapes and shoes should be worn to prevent infections. […] Persons with warts need to wear flip flops or slipper around pools, swimming pool changing rooms and community showers to prevent spread of infection. […] Special verruca socks are available at pharmacies. These, or special waterproof plasters, should be worn over the warts before undertaking communal activities like swimming or physical education at school. […] Childrens feet should be examined periodically for signs of warts. New verrucae should be treated as quickly as possible so that they do not spread to other parts or other individuals.

• #3 How to prevent warts and verrucas? | EndWarts®

  https://www.endwarts.co.uk/en-gb/warts-and-verrucas/prevention

  Although effective treatment is available, prevention is always better than cure. This next section provides advice to help keep warts and verrucas at bay or prevent them from spreading. […] The following guidelines can help reduce the risk of exposure to HPV viruses and hence minimise the likelihood of getting warts: […] Avoid touching warts on other people, as direct contact can spread the infection. […] If you have come into contact with warts you can wash off the virus before it reaches broken skin, so wash your hands regularly, but not excessively. […] HPV viruses can be found in the shoes and socks of carriers, so avoid sharing footwear with others. […] Towels, razors, deodorants, cosmetics and many other personal items can also transmit HPV viruses, so avoid sharing any personal hygiene items with others.

• #3 Warts and Verrucas Uncovered: Effective Treatments and Prevention Tips | AYP Healthcare

  https://ayp.healthcare/health-hub/skin-series-warts-and-verrucas

  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.

• #3 Should you treat warts and verrucas or just leave them? | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian

  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/12/dillners-health-dilemmas-warts-verrucas

  Freezing warts off with cryotherapy, often using liquid nitrogen, is a drastic option and there isn’t good evidence that it works better than salicylic acid. […] If you are not sure your wart is really a wart, or if you have diabetes, a compromised immune system or are pregnant, then see your doctor before trying to get rid of them. […] You don’t need to restrict swimming, although flip flops in the changing room is a good idea.

• #3 14 home remedies for warts and verrucas | Guides

  https://www.chemist-4-u.com/guides/skin-care/14-home-remedies-for-warts-and-verrucas/

  Home remedies for warts and verrucas can be effective for some individuals, but their success varies, along with limited scientific evidence. […] Factors like the type and severity of the wart or verruca play a role in how effective the treatments are. […] However, there’s no guarantee of success, and potential risks like skin irritation or allergic reactions should be considered, too. […] While verrucas can sometimes resolve on their own, they may require treatment if they cause discomfort or persist. […] It’s non-invasive and cost-effective, requiring only duct tape. […] Unlike some treatments, it avoids harsh chemicals and generally causes minimal discomfort. […] Remember that patience is key, as changes may take time to appear. Additionally, incorporating practices to prevent warts, such as proper hygiene and avoiding direct contact, is essential.

• #3 Wart and verruca treatment options

  https://patient.info/news-and-features/warts-and-verrucca-treatment-options

  Warts are very common and usually harmless. Warts on the feet are called verrucas (or verrucae) and are sometimes painful. Warts and verrucas usually disappear without treatment but can remain for a long time. There are a number of different treatments that can help to get rid of them more quickly. […] If warts don’t bother you, there is no reason for active treatment. […] There is no perfect treatment with no risks so it’s important to consider which treatment (if any) is best for you. […] Not using any treatment has no side-effects and you don’t need to bother about them. You do not need to cover them when you swim because this does not reduce the risk of infecting others. […] There is a small possibility they might spread. […] These agents are more effective if you soften the wart first.

• #4 Warts and Verrucas, symptoms, prevention, mechanisms and treatment

  https://bodytonicclinic.co.uk/warts-and-verrucas/

  Verruca can be prevented by following hygienic advice. The basic advice is: […] Avoid walking barefoot in communal places such as a swimming pool or gym […] Change hosiery every day […] Regular disinfecting of floor surfaces […] Avoid micro injuries or scratches on the surface of the skin.

• #4 How to treat warts | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/wart-treatments

  Warts are common in school-aged children but can happen at any age. […] There are steps you can take to prevent warts from spreading. […] Do not share towels with another person. […] Wash your hands if they come into direct contact with your wart. Wash your hands after you apply any treatments. […] Never pick, scratch or bite a wart. […] Do not share any medicines or remedies used to treat your wart. This includes emery boards and pumice stones. […] If you have a plantar wart: you should change your socks daily […] do not share any footwear this includes socks, thongs and slippers […] clean the bottom of your shower or bath well […] cover up the plantar wart if you go swimming […] wear thongs in areas where there are other people. […] HPV vaccination protects against 9 different strains of HPV. […] The HPV vaccination is part of the National Immunisation Program for young people. The HPV vaccine is free for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years.

• #4 How to prevent warts and verrucas? | EndWarts®

  https://www.endwarts.co.uk/en-gb/warts-and-verrucas/prevention

  Nail biting can cause breaks in your skin where HPV viruses can enter, so you should avoid biting your nails. […] If you are a regular visitor to the gym or public swimming pools, wearing flip-flops or other rubber-soled shoes can prevent you from getting a wart or verruca. […] Staying in good health provides a strong immune system, which is the best defence against warts and verrucas. […] If you already have warts and/or verrucas, it can be difficult to prevent them from spread. However, there are a few precautions you can take to minimise the risk of spreading your infection to other parts of your body and other people: […] You should also avoid touching your own warts, as they can easily spread to other parts of your body. […] Regularly changing your socks prevents the build-up of HPV viruses and other bacteria, so your feet are fresher and there’s less chance of spreading warts. […] If you have a verruca, always wear footwear such as sandals or flip-flops on floors where others walk barefoot, such as gyms or public swimming pools. Wearing a verruca sock in public areas like changing rooms and showers can also help prevent spreading verrucas to others.

• #4 Warts & Verrucas Treatment | Click Pharmacy UK

  https://www.clickpharmacy.co.uk/warts-verrucas

  Warts and verrucas are caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus. […] You can take specific precautionary measures to prevent warts and verrucas: Wear flipflops around communal changing rooms and swimming pools. […] Do not touch other people’s warts. […] Refrain from sharing socks, towels, and shoes with others. […] Do not scratch or touch your warts or verrucas. […] If you touch your warts or verrucas, make sure to wash your hands properly for at least twenty seconds. […] Cover your warts with waterproof plaster in case you plan to swim.

• #4 Wart – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart

  Gardasil 6 is an HPV vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancers and genital warts. Gardasil is designed to prevent infection with HPV types 16, 18, 6, and 11. […] HPV vaccines do not currently protect against the virus strains responsible for plantar warts (verrucae). […] The virus is relatively hardy and immune to many common disinfectants. Exposure to 90% ethanol for at least 1 minute, 2% glutaraldehyde, 30% Savlon, and/or 1% sodium hypochlorite can disinfect the pathogen.

• #4 Wart – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart

  Warts are non-cancerous viral growths usually occurring on the hands and feet but which can also affect other locations, such as the genitals or face. […] Factors that increase the risk include the use of public showers and pools, working with meat, eczema, and a weak immune system. […] The virus is believed to infect the host through the entrance of a skin wound. […] Infection of a virus, such as HIV, can cause warts. This is prevented through careful handling of needles or sharp objects that could infect the individual through physical trauma of the skin, plus the practice of safe sex using barrier methods such as condoms. […] Viruses that are not sexually transmitted, or are not transmitted in the case of a wart, can be prevented through a number of behaviors, such as wearing shoes outdoors and avoiding unsanitized areas without proper shoes or clothing, such as public restrooms or locker rooms.

• #4 Warts and verrucas | Healthify

  https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/w/warts-and-verrucas/

  Warts are not very contagious, but they can be spread by close contact with someone who has them. […] The HPV virus can also be passed on to someone else by touching shared objects or surfaces, such as the area surrounding a swimming pool or shower, towels, razors or other personal items. […] If you already have warts they can spread by scratching or touching the wart and then touching a different body area. […] Some ways to prevent yourself from getting or spreading warts include: […] Do wear jandals or slippers in showers at pools or gyms. […] Do wash your hands after touching warts. […] Do change your socks daily if you have verrucas or plantar warts. […] Do cover your warts and verrucas with a plaster when swimming. […] Do take care to not cut warts when shaving. […] Don’t scratch your warts and then bite your nails or put your finger in your mouth. […] Don’t share towels, socks or shoes.

• #4 Warts: Causes, types, and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155039

  A person can help reduce their risk for catching or spreading warts. […] Some rules to follow include: Do not touch other peoples warts. Do not use other peoples towels, washcloths, or other personal items. Do not share shoes or socks with other people. Do not scratch warts or verrucae. Wear sandals when entering and exiting communal showers and pools. Do not brush, comb, shave, or clip hair in areas that have warts. When filing or cutting nails, do not use the same utensil on the infected nail and the healthy nails. Keep hands as dry as possible. Wash hands thoroughly after touching a wart.

• #4

  https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijap/article/view/40953

  Objective: Verrucae plantaris (VP) results from environmental exposure to human papillomavirus causing plantar warts of the foot, resistant to treatment, and high recurrence rates. Current treatment paradigms focus on the treatment of lesions as opposed to primary prophylaxis. We hypothesize that a topical combination of herbal supplement with anti-viral properties and a vitamin derivative can be used prophylactically to decrease the primary incidence. […] Conclusion: Treatments for VP rely on treating lesions after they occur, have high degrees of variability in success, risk of continued transmission during treatment, and have high rates of recurrence. Although the study number is relatively low, early indications show decreasing incidence of VP from 9.6% in participants with NT to 1.7% in participants who used lotion only, suggesting increased health of the plantar epidermis, and 0% incidence in those participants applying topical herbal and vitamin derivative. Additional study with increased numbers of participants is warranted.

• #4 Verruca Socks: Do They Work And Is There A Better Way?

  https://northwichfootclinic.co.uk/verruca-socks/

  Verruca socks are special waterproof socks which aim to stop the spread of verrucas. […] Verruca socks are also often purchased by parents to stop a verruca spreading to other children, or to stop a child getting a verruca in the first place. […] The first thing to understand about verruca socks is that they arent a treatment. They werent designed to cure your verruca, or even to alleviate the symptoms of a verruca. They serve one function, and one function only: verruca socks are designed to cover the verruca so that it doesnt spread. […] Most experts agree that the use of verruca socks should be discouraged. They dont achieve their goal any better than a simple waterproof plaster would, and by drawing attention to the verruca youre potentially damaging your childs self-esteem. […] While its understandable that wed want to avoid spreading our verruca to others, and as such it would seem to make sense to wear one, the British Swimming Association advises against them.

• #4 Verruca Socks: Do They Work And Is There A Better Way?

  https://northwichfootclinic.co.uk/verruca-socks/

  Preventing verrucas involves several proactive steps that focus on minimising exposure to the virus and boosting your bodys natural defences. […] Here are some targeted strategies to help keep your feet verruca-free: […] A strong immune system can help ward off the HPV strains responsible for verrucas. […] Since HPV thrives in warm, moist environments, wearing protective footwear in communal areas such as swimming pools, gyms, and shower facilities is essential. […] Moisture is a breeding ground for viruses, including HPV. […] Direct contact with infected surfaces is a common way to contract verrucas. […] Regularly inspect your feet for signs of verrucas or other foot conditions. […] Small cuts or cracks in the skin can make it easier for the virus to enter and establish an infection. […] If someone in your household has a verruca, ensure all family members understand how to prevent transmission. […] By implementing these preventive strategies, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing verrucas.

• #4 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. HPV infection is acquired from direct contact, which may be person-to-person or from the environment (e.g. showers and swimming pools; skin penetration increases if the skin is broken or wet). 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. 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. Salicylic acid is not recommended to treat plantar warts in patients with diabetes, as these patients often have peripheral neuropathy and poor circulation, leading to poor wound healing. Patients using over-the-counter treatments can be advised to debride the surface of the wart gently with a file (e.g. emery board) or pumice stone once weekly. However, this should be done carefully as there is a risk of further spread of the infectious material. 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. Cryotherapy is not recommended for areas with a tendon, as aggressive treatment can cause tendon damage.

• #5 Warts and verrucas | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas

  Warts and verrucas can be spread to other people through close skin contact or contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, such as: […] 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.

• #5 Common warts – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20371125

  Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also called HPV. […] 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.

• #5 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. […] Injury of the skin is a prerequisite for the contraction of warts, and there is a predilection for the hands, knees and feet to be more prone to minor injury during childhood activities. […] This is especially the case for barefoot activities surrounding swimming pools. […] The use of devices, such as plastic socks, to protect the feet should be discouraged. […] 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.

• #5 How to treat warts | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/wart-treatments

  Warts are common in school-aged children but can happen at any age. […] There are steps you can take to prevent warts from spreading. […] Do not share towels with another person. […] Wash your hands if they come into direct contact with your wart. Wash your hands after you apply any treatments. […] Never pick, scratch or bite a wart. […] Do not share any medicines or remedies used to treat your wart. This includes emery boards and pumice stones. […] If you have a plantar wart: you should change your socks daily […] do not share any footwear this includes socks, thongs and slippers […] clean the bottom of your shower or bath well […] cover up the plantar wart if you go swimming […] wear thongs in areas where there are other people. […] HPV vaccination protects against 9 different strains of HPV. […] The HPV vaccination is part of the National Immunisation Program for young people. The HPV vaccine is free for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years.

• #5

  https://www.healthxchange.sg/bones-joints/knee-ankle-feet/plantar-warts-verrucas-treatment-prevention

  Plantar warts and verrucas can be removed with chemical treatments and home remedies. […] Many treatments are available for plantar warts. However, its important to know that no single treatment is 100 per cent effective. […] In individuals with a weakened immune system, it may take more time to get rid of the verruca. […] Do not share towels, shoes or socks or similar items with someone who has a verruca. […] Do not scratch your verruca because it will encourage the HPV to spread to other parts of your foot and body. […] Keep your feet dry, change your socks every day and otherwise maintain good foot hygiene. […] If you have a verruca, cover it up with a waterproof plaster or anti-verruca guard sock when taking part in communal activities, such as swimming.

• #5 Warts, verrucas, human papillomavirus infection

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/viral-wart

  Vaccines against human papillomavirus are available to prevent anogenital warts. Anecdotally, these have been reported to result in the clearance of non-genital warts in some people without definite evidence that the vaccine is the cause of remission. […] Treatment may not be required in all cases as most warts resolve spontaneously especially in children. Indications for active treatment include: […] Treatments do not kill the virus, but work by removing virus-containing skin. Persistence with the treatment and patience is essential! Remember HPV infects the basal cell layer of the epidermis so warts recur rapidly if the virus has not been eradicated.

• #5 Verrucas – The Waiting Room

  https://thewaitingroom.karger.com/embarrassing-problems/verrucas/

  A verruca (plantar wart) is a wart on the sole of the foot. […] Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus; they can be easily spread to another person from contaminated surfaces or close contact. […] If you want to minimize the risk, wear flip-flops in the shower area. […] Keep your feet as dry as possible. Papillomavirus can spread through wet, soggy skin to form a patch of mosaic warts. […] You do not need to worry too much about infecting other people in swimming pools and similar places, because the virus is probably already there. However, you may wish to cover it when visiting a pool.

• #5 How to prevent warts and verrucas? | EndWarts®

  https://www.endwarts.co.uk/en-gb/warts-and-verrucas/prevention

  Nail biting can cause breaks in your skin where HPV viruses can enter, so you should avoid biting your nails. […] If you are a regular visitor to the gym or public swimming pools, wearing flip-flops or other rubber-soled shoes can prevent you from getting a wart or verruca. […] Staying in good health provides a strong immune system, which is the best defence against warts and verrucas. […] If you already have warts and/or verrucas, it can be difficult to prevent them from spread. However, there are a few precautions you can take to minimise the risk of spreading your infection to other parts of your body and other people: […] You should also avoid touching your own warts, as they can easily spread to other parts of your body. […] Regularly changing your socks prevents the build-up of HPV viruses and other bacteria, so your feet are fresher and there’s less chance of spreading warts. […] If you have a verruca, always wear footwear such as sandals or flip-flops on floors where others walk barefoot, such as gyms or public swimming pools. Wearing a verruca sock in public areas like changing rooms and showers can also help prevent spreading verrucas to others.

• #5 Cryotherapy versus salicylic acid for the treatment of plantar warts (verrucae): a randomised controlled trial | The BMJ

  https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d3271

  Verrucae (or plantar warts) are extremely common, being experienced by most people at some time during their lives. […] Although most plantar warts will spontaneously disappear without treatment, many patients seek treatment for a variety of reasons, including discomfort or because they are prevented from doing sports and other activities of daily living. […] There are many different treatments for cutaneous warts, including cryotherapy, topically applied treatments, surgical curettage, and complementary and alternative therapies. The most commonly prescribed treatments for plantar warts are cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen and topical salicylic acid. […] A Cochrane systematic review assessed the effects of different local treatments of cutaneous, non-genital warts and highlighted considerable uncertainty around the optimal treatment.

• #6 Verruca – Overview | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/verruca

  wash and dry your feet regularly and treat them with surgical spirit. If your feet are dry, use cream but avoid applying in-between toes […] change your socks every day […] wear flip-flops in communal showers or changing rooms. If you have a verruca and want to go swimming or use communal areas, make sure you cover it with a waterproof sterile plaster to avoid spreading the virus […] keep any cuts or scratches on your feet covered in communal areas […] wash your hands after touching verruca to prevent them from spreading […] avoid direct contact with a verruca on other people […] try to avoid damaging the surrounding skin when filing, as this might result in the verruca spreading […] do not share shoes, socks, or towels […] do not walk barefoot in public places […] do not pick at your verruca. When you file your verruca down, dispose of the dead skin carefully. The sand paper or emery board will also have the living virus on it, so do not use it for any other purpose, or you may spread the virus […] do not use occlusion (strapping).

• #6 Verrucas and Swimming | Aquatics GB

  https://www.britishswimming.org/members-resources/athletes-and-parents/understanding-verrucas/

  So we must re-emphasis that as far as plantar warts are concerned, many children develop immunity to the virus without having knowingly developed a plantar wart. […] 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.

• #6 Warts: 3 Types, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/warts

  How to Prevent Warts […] HPV, the virus that causes warts, spreads through touch. If you touch a wart, or something that has been in contact with a wart (like a towel), you could get infected. The virus gets into your body through cracked skin, cuts, or fleshy areas such as your genitals. […] Here are some ways to lower your risk of getting warts: […] Dont touch someone elses wart. […] […] Dont borrow or share towels, razors, nail clippers, or other personal items. […] […] Dont bite your nails. […] […] Dont pull or pick at your cuticles (the dead skin around your nails). […] […] Moisturize regularly to keep skin smooth and healthy. […] […] Put bandages on cuts. […] […] Wear flip-flops in public locker rooms and swimming pools. […] […] Ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine.

• #6 Warts and Verrucas – Stratum Clinics

  https://www.stratumclinics.com/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/

  Warts and Verrucas are a contagious viral infection of the skin, usually taking the form of a small hard nodule. […] Warts and Verruca are more likely to be spread if the skin is wet or damaged, which is why they are often caught around public swimming pools. […] How can I prevent warts and verrucae from spreading? Wash your hands after touching a wart or verruca. Change your socks daily if you have a verruca. Cover warts and verrucae with a plaster when swimming. Take care not to cut a wart when shaving. Don’t share towels, flannels, socks or shoes. Don’t bite your nails on fingers with warts on. Don’t walk barefoot in public places if you have a verrucae. Don’t pick or scratch at them. […] As warts and verrucae are a contagious skin condition that can be easily passed on from person to person, it is vital to get diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible.

• #6 Wart and verruca treatment options

  https://patient.info/news-and-features/warts-and-verrucca-treatment-options

  Warts are very common and usually harmless. Warts on the feet are called verrucas (or verrucae) and are sometimes painful. Warts and verrucas usually disappear without treatment but can remain for a long time. There are a number of different treatments that can help to get rid of them more quickly. […] If warts don’t bother you, there is no reason for active treatment. […] There is no perfect treatment with no risks so it’s important to consider which treatment (if any) is best for you. […] Not using any treatment has no side-effects and you don’t need to bother about them. You do not need to cover them when you swim because this does not reduce the risk of infecting others. […] There is a small possibility they might spread. […] These agents are more effective if you soften the wart first.

• #6 Medinfo: Warts and verrucas

  https://www.medinfo.com/conditions/warts.html

  Warts and verrucas are small thickened growths on the skin, which are caused by a virus. […] It may be that they can be picked up from direct contact or in swimming pools or changing rooms, but warts and verrucas do not spread rapidly through a family, and it seems to be a question of being more susceptible at certain times in life. […] Warts will heal on their own, given long enough, but this may take years. […] Very occasionally the wart or verruca does not respond to any of these treatments, and your doctor may refer you to a specialist (dermatologist) to consider stronger treatments. […] Warts on the genital areas (genital warts) need a specific type of treatment (usually a paint) and you should consult with your doctor if you have these. They can spread to sexual contacts, so unprotected sexual contact should be avoided until they have been treated.

• #6 Cryotherapy versus salicylic acid for the treatment of plantar warts (verrucae): a randomised controlled trial | The BMJ

  https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d3271

  We found no evidence that cryotherapy is more effective than patient self treatment with 50% salicylic acid for the treatment of plantar warts. […] However, the only salicylic acid preparation we evaluated was at a 50% concentration, which is not the most commonly used. […] It is therefore possible that cryotherapy is a superior treatment against lower concentrations of salicylic acid. […] Further research assessing the effectiveness of these treatments is required in order to inform future practice.

• #7 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. […] 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. They can also be spread by autoinoculation, which happens when the warts are transferred to surrounding skin through scratching and rubbing. […] Most plantar warts can be managed with advice from your pharmacist and with use of over-the counter topical treatments. […] Wear comfortable shoes and do not share your shoes or socks with anyone else. Special pads to relieve pressure on plantar warts can be bought at a chemist. […] Keep your feet clean and dry. Change your shoes and socks daily.

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