Surely, on more than one occasion, you have heard of the petty. It is a term used to describe common warts that, in general, appear on the hands and fingers, although they are also common in other parts of the body where friction occurs such as the knees or legs. Although they are caused by the presence of a virus on the skin, the truth is that they are not usually dangerous, although they are unsightly and, depending on where they are located, they can generate some discomfort due to rubbing. If you have these warts, surely you have wondered on occasion why the petty ones come out and how to remove them.
From, we are going to answer these questions so that you know more about these warts, the main causes of their appearance and the different treatments and natural or homemade alternatives that exist for their elimination.
What are the petty and how to recognize them
The petty ones are actually common warts. They are recognized because it has a somewhat bulky, rounded and irregular shape, not being usual to exceed ten millimeters in size. In addition, they are usually rough when touched.
They are also distinguished from other warts by their color. In fact, they have the same as that of the skin, although sometimes it is true that it is observed that they are a little pinker or acquire another more brown, yellow and even grayish tone. However, sometimes, they are observed as small areas or black spots, which are nothing more than coagulated blood vessels.
In general, the petty ones appear on the hands, fingers or around the nails but, equally, they are frequent in other areas of the body such as the knees or scalp.
Why the Petty Come Out
The petty ones are caused by a virus on the skin, which attacks their cells, making them larger and irregularly shaped, giving way to the appearance of the wart. A process that usually takes between two and six months after contagion.
Normally, the virus that causes the pettiness is that of the human papilloma (HPV), which is very common, in addition to existing different types. And, although some varieties of HPV are transmitted sexually, the truth is that most are spread by touch by contact with the skin of a carrier casually or accidentally or by sharing objects such as towels.
However, normally, for this transmission it is necessary that the person has a skin lesion, being enough with a scratch or the simple wound to remove a stepfather from the nails badly.
Anyway, it should be clarified that not all people are infected equally because everything depends on the immune system, although it is true that there are a number of risk factors that can make it easier for petty people to appear:
- Not having developed immunity against these viruses as happens in children and young people.
- Have a weakened immune system either by lowering of defenses at that time in a timely manner or by suffering from diseases such as HIV or AIDS.
- People with organ transplants are also more prone to pettiness because their immune system is usually weaker.
In this other article we explain why warts come out.
How the Petty Get Away
In general, the petty ones do not cause problems and, in many cases, disappear on their own with the passage of time. However, it is true that there are people who choose to eliminate them because they find them annoying, especially when they have them in their hands. In addition, they have an unsightly component.
Currently, there are several treatments, all focusing mainly on removing warts individually. Among the most common are:
- Salicylic acid: the most common is that the doctor prescribes a treatment with medicines containing salicylic acid to make an exfoliation with which the wart is eliminated little by little.
- Acids: although salicylic acid is the most common to remove the mean, it is also possible to use others such as trichloroacetic acid, which is used and acts in a similar way, although it is stronger.
- Cryotherapy: this technique is based on applying liquid nitrogen to the wart. The system consists of making as a kind of blister under and around the wart and cooling the area to kill the tissue and make it detach.
- Laser: the laser is also another of the systems that allow to end the petty because the tissue is killed, which ends up falling.
- Surgery: In some cases, the doctor may need to perform surgery to remove the wart. However, it is a minor surgery, which is usually done under local anesthesia.
How to remove the petty with folk remedies
In addition to medical or clinical treatments, there are also home remedies to remove warts of this type:
- Adhesive tape: Covering the wart with adhesive tape for several days and then wetting it, helps to remove the petty because it softens the skin and it is easier to remove all the dead tissue with the help of a pumice stone or file. However, this process has to be done progressively. It is not good to remove the wart at once with this system because it can become injured.
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil has properties that help the skin to be in perfect condition, which includes being able to cope with infections in the dermis by bacteria and viruses, among other conditions. Its use consists of applying it periodically on the petty until it goes with the help of a cloth or cotton.
- Castor oil: this product is widely used on the skin when you have problems with fungal infections, sunburn or warts because it helps its disappearance and regenerate the dermis. Its application is made directly on the petty as in coconut oil.
- Onion: this food product that is present in all houses, has a great antibacterial and antibiotic power, which also helps to end HPV. Its application is very simple, you just have to cut a piece of onion and put it with a little salt in a container to release all the juice. This liquid is the one that is applied on the wart, leaving it to act for half an hour and then remove with plenty of warm water.
From, we hope to have answered your questions of why the petty ones come out and how to remove them. It is always convenient that you consult with the doctor, above all, before applying any treatment -even if it is homemade or natural-, in order to verify that, really, it is a petty and not another type of skin condition. In addition, it can indicate the most effective remedy for its elimination.
