What are HPV Warts
HPV Warts are warts caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. HPV can infect humans in different ways as there are over 100 hundred different strains of the virus. Most of them go undetected in the body and do no harm but a small handful of the HPVirus can cause other symptoms or illnesses apart from warts. Sexual contact is one way people may become infected with the human papilloma virus which in turn can lead to genital warts. This would be a different strain of the virus than the one that causes general skin warts.
The HPV that causes skin warts will normally have no risk to your health and should eventually work its way out of your body through the natural immune system. HPV Warts come in a variety of different types depending on which strain of the virus you have. The more common warts that are non-cancerous are Plantar Warts, Flat Warts, Common Warts and Seed Warts. Warts are also most commonly found on the hands, face and feet and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors with some being no bigger than a pin head.
Causes of HPV Warts
HPV is a virus that infects the body which in turn causes warts. There are a number of factors that can cause someone to catch the virus. The virus will normally work its way into small cuts or lesions on the skin. It can take weeks or months for the virus to come out in the form of a wart and this all depends on what type of HPV you have. Each HPV strain is normally only able to infect certain areas of the body which is why different people will get different types of warts.
The HPV that causes warts is more commonly picked up from damp environments like the local swimming pool or spa rooms. Skin contact is another way the virus can spread or by touching a wart on someone else. Also using bathroom products or towels of someone who has warts may cause the infection to be transferred.
HPV Warts in Women
HPV Warts in women are probably going to cause the most health risk when they appear around the female genitals. The main reason that there is a health risk involved with these types of warts is that specific HPV strains associated with female genital warts can lead to cancer if not treated. Sexual activity with an infected partner is the main cause of virginal warts in women. With the health risk associated to these types of warts seeking medical advice is strongly recommended. For more information on Vaginal Warts Click Here.
HPV Genital Warts
Male HPV Genital Warts will normally appear on the penis shaft or head or around the anal area. They will be usually clustered together and look cauliflower like in appearance. That said some men will have genital warts that go undetected as they are too small to be seen by an untrained eye. Sexual contact is the main way the virus will be passed to others if you have genital warts. As they are quite contagious they form a high percentage of all sexual transmitted diseases. Most people who have genital warts tend to get rid of the virus naturally, but medical advice is advisable. For more information on Male Genital Warts Click Here.
HPV Warts Treatment
For HPV Warts treatment to be successful you need to first identify what type of wart you have. If you have one of the more common HPV warts such as flat warts or plantar warts, over the counter remedies are readily available. Simple Duct Tape as strange as it may sound is quite an effective way to get rid of some types of warts although the process can take several months. Visit our page on Duct Tape Warts for more information on this type of treatment.
Over the counter products that are not natural remedies will most likely contain salicylic acid to burn the wart off and can take around 6 weeks of treatment to be effective. These treatments though are not recommended for facial warts. A natural treatment is what a lot of people opt for to rid warts as these are going to be better for the skin and body. Natural oils use plant extracts that are proven to treat warts. The best natural oil treatment we found is Amoils. Click here to visit our Amoils page and for more information on this product.
HPV Wart Removal
It is said that the immune systems needs to be strong and healthy to fight the HPV virus which will eventually rid you of warts completely. So in your battle against warts make sure you are feeding the body with the correct vitamins and nutrients to boost your immune system. Eat plenty of greens especially the likes of spinach, kale or broccoli as these are said to be super foods when it comes to vitamins. Oranges and blueberries will also provide a great source of vitamin C and nutrients. Fighting fit from the inside can be a great way to be free of warts forever.
HPV Warts can be effectively removed by a Doctor, although it is worth remembering that until the virus becomes dormant more warts can appear at any time. The common approaches Doctors can remove your warts are freezing warts off using liquid nitrogen, extra strong salicylic acid formulas and surgery or laser treatment.
