Thursday, August 8, 2013

Ways to Keep Warts from Spreading on your Hands


 
 
No, warts are not just for witches or from kissing frogs.  People of all ages and skin types can get warts. They commonly occur on the hands and feet and are very contagious. Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma (HPV) virus which is transmitted by skin to skin contact. You can prevent the risk of spreading warts by taking these simple steps.

1.      Stop picking.  By picking or biting your nails you can spread the wart virus to other areas on your skin.

2.      Wash your hands regularly. This is an easy simple way to reduce your risk of spreading warts.

3.      Take your vitamins.  Studies show that taking 50mg of zinc daily can help the body fight off the HPV virus and prevent it from reoccurring.

4.      See your dermatologist. Starting treatments sooner than later with liquid nitrogen or laser therapy can prevent the risk of warts spreading.

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