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BY: ANWAR ASYHRAFF BIN ABDUL AZIZ


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Warts are small, usually painless growths onthe skin caused by a virus called humanpapillomavirus (HPV). They are generallyharmless. However, warts can be disfiguringand embarrassing, and occasionally they itchor hurt (particularly on the feet).


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Usually appear on the hands,

but can appear anywhere.


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Generally found on the face andforehead. They are common inchildren, less common in teens,and rare in adults.


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Usually found on the genitals, in thepubic area, and in the area between thethighs, but they can also appear insidethe vagina and anal canal.


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Are found on the soles of the feet.


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Appear under and around the fingernails or toenails.


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The typical wart is a raised round or oval growth on the skin witha rough surface. Compared with the surrounding normal skin,warts may appear light, dark, or black (rare). Most adults arefamiliar with the look of a typical wart and have little troublerecognizing it. Unusual warts with smooth surfaces or flat warts

in children may be more difficult for parents to recognize.Common warts tend to cause no discomfort unless they are inareas of repeated friction or pressure. Plantar warts, for example,can become extremely painful. Large numbers of plantar warts onthe foot may cause difficulty walking or running.Some warts will disappear without treatment, although it can

sometimes take a couple of years. Treated or not, warts that goaway often reappear. All warts can spread from one part of yourown body to another.Unsightly or painful warts can be treated. Warts around andunder your nails are much more difficult to cure than warts inother places.


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Abnormally dark or light skin surrounding the lesion.

Numerous small, smooth, flat (pinhead sized) lesions on forehead,cheeks, arms, or legs.

Rough growths around or under fingernails or toenails.

Rough, round, or oval lesions on soles of feet -- flat to slightly raised --painful to pressure.

Small, hard, flat or raised skin lesion or lump.


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Warts can generally bediagnosed simply by theirlocation and appearance. Your

doctor may want to cut into awart (called a biopsy) toconfirm that it is not a corn,callus, skin cancer, or othersimilar-appearing growth.


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Over-the-counter medications can remove warts. These are applied to thewart every day for several weeks. Do NOT use these medications on yourface or genitals. It helps to file the wart down when damp (for example, aftera bath or shower) before applying these medications. Do NOT treat wartson your face or genitals yourself. See your health care provider.Pain and pressure from plantar warts can be treated with special cushionsthat are available at drug stores.

Your health care provider may use stronger (prescription) medications, suchas podophyllin or salicylic acid, for removal of persistent warts. Surgicalremoval or removal by freezing (cryotherapy), burning (electrocautery), orlaser treatment may be needed.

Immunotherapy, done by injecting a substance that causes an allergicreaction, may also be considered by your health care provider. A topicalmedication called imiquimod may also be used.A vaccine called Gardasil prevents infection against the strains of virusesthat often cause genital warts and cervical cancer in women.Do NOT attempt to remove a wart yourself by burning, cutting, tearing,

picking, or any other method.


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Salicylic Acid , Lactic Acid

Corn Caps


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Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil, derived from the leaves of the Australian tea tree, has powerfulantibacterial and antiviral properties that may help get rid of warts. A 2008 studypublished in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice examinedthe use of tea tree oil on patients with hand warts. In the study, tea tree oil wasapplied to the affected area once daily for 12 days. At the end of the treatment, thewarts were completely gone. To use at home, paint the wart with pure tea tree oilonce or twice a day as needed until the area has healed and the wart hasdisappeared.


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GarlicGarlic, a powerful natural antibacterial and antifungal substance, may helpexpedite the disappearance of warts. The University of Maryland MedicalCenter recommends applying a raw garlic patch to the affected area once eachnight for up to three weeks. Cover the wart with a thin layer of olive oil, andthen apply a thin slice of fresh garlic. Secure the patch in place with medical

tape, and allow it to remain overnight. Try adding a drop or two of tea tree oilto the wart before covering with garlic for maximum benefit. The wart will turnblack as it begins to die, which may take several weeks.


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Banana Peel

A traditional remedy for warts, banana peel may help get rid of the growths in afew short weeks. In her book "The Herbal Drugstore," Linda B. White suggestsapplying a banana peel poultice to the affected area. Cut a small circle out of thebanana peel, lay the inside directly against the wart, and then secure in place withmedical tape. Apply a fresh piece of banana peel every 24 hours until the wartdisappears completely. If necessary, you can use this as an overnight treatmentonly, though it may take longer for the wart to dissolve.


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Olive Leaf Extract

Made from the Mediterranean olive tree, olive leaf extract contains antiviralcompounds that may help get rid of warts. Bill Gottlieb, in his book"Alternative Cures," recommends using a product that contains 17 to 23 percentoleuropein, the herb's active ingredient, and following the dosage guidelinesprovided by the manufacturer. The University of Maryland Medical Centersuggests taking 250 to 500 mg of the extract up to three times daily to get rid of

warts.


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Warts are generally harmless growths that often goaway on their own within 2 years. They can becontagious, but transmission from person toperson is uncommon. Warts may be unsightly orcause discomfort, especially on the feet.


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Spread of warts.

Return of warts that disappeared.

Minor scar formation if the wart is removed.

Formation ofkeloids after removal


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Avoid direct skin contact with a wart on someone else.

After filing your wart, wash the file carefully since you can spread the virusto other parts of your body.

After touching any of your warts, wash your hands carefully.


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Warts, herpes simplex, and other viral infections. In: Habif TP, ed. ClinicalDermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 12.Gibbs S, et al. Topical treatments for cutaneous warts. Cochrane DatabaseSyst Rev. 2006;(3):CD001781.


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