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Information On Stopping Human Papilloma Virus On Our Bodies

By Treva Knauss


The human papilloma virus causes warts. According to physicians, there are over 100 varieties of the virus and the type may determine where a wart appears. Some are more likely to affect the soles of the feet while others the knees, hands or face. Some are transmitted through casual contact and others through sex. Most are harmless, but when spread through sexual contact, they can result in cervical cancer.

A person who has a wart that bites his or her fingernails should stop. This is a common way for the virus to spread. Biting the skin around the nails can create open access that allows growth and spread of the condition.

When grooming, one should avoid spreading this virus. If a wart is present, the area should not be clipped, combed, brushed or shaved. If you accidentally touch a wart, either on your own body or on someone else, you should wash your hands immediately using warm water and soap.

It is also important to avoid grooming tools others have used. Use of a pumice stone or a nail file to reduce the size a wart can contaminate it with the germs. This can cause it to spread on the first person who experienced the problem as well as anyone else using the tool. Individuals who have professional manicures or pedicures should ensure any tools used at the appointment have been sanitized properly.

Never pick at a wart. The process of picking at the existing wart can allow viruses to spread to other parts of the body. One way to discourage picking is to cover the wart with a Band-Aid. This can be particularly effective in young children who are affected by this condition but is also useful for adults who might otherwise pick at the wart unconsciously.

It is best to keep the hands dry as moist environments encourage spread of the disease. When hands must remain wet for a big part of the day, practice frequent hand washing if possible. Use a gentle soap and warm water, if it is available. Antibacterial or antiviral soaps are not needed as any soap can dislodge the virus from the hands and allow it to be rinsed away.

Many people feel warts are unsightly and ask they be removed. A doctor may use surgery or freeze the wart to remove it. However, since the viral disease has affected the body, it can come back. Use good hygiene in order to avoid catching the virus responsible for their growth.




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