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Are warts contagious?

Are warts contagious?

The Most Warts contagious. In most cases, warts are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus. This could be because you come into contact with a person who has warts. In most cases this is because the person has touched the wart with his bare hands. Warts can be very itchy. It is important that if you have warts you always wash your hands and have the warts treated as soon as possible. A doctor can prescribe an ointment for this, but in most cases they treat it with nitrogen. This nitrogen is stored at a very low temperature and the warts are burned away, as it were. Usually you only have irritation at the spot for a few days and then they are gone. Sometimes warts need to be treated several times.

Removing warts with duct tape

A Wart removal with duct tape you have to be careful. It is important that you take your time and that you stay focused. You apply this tape to the warts, which usually causes them to suffocate. This is because of the pressure you put on it. So it is important that it is done properly and tightly. When they are stitched you can remove the tape and then you pull them off, as it were. Before you start, it is important to thoroughly clean the infected area. In addition, it also has to be done on dry skin, so if you do this after showering, take the time to dry. If the tape doesn’t stick, you have to take it off and stick a new piece on it. This is very important!

When in doubt go to the doctor

If you are in doubt about the type of wart, it is wise to go to your doctor. He or she knows exactly which species there are and how they are treated. If the doctor does not know this, he or she will usually refer you to a dermatologist. After all, you want to do everything you can to make sure they don’t come back.