What is the cause of Kulugo?

What is the cause of Kulugo?

When the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters a cut in the skin, it causes a skin infection that forms warts. Warts are very contagious. The virus can spread from person to person or from different parts of the body through: Direct contact with a wart.

How do you treat infected warts?

If a wart with pus begins to drain on its own, the area should be gently washed with mild soap and warm water. An over-the-counter antibacterial ointment can then be applied, and the area should be covered with a sterile bandage.

What is the best product for removing warts?

Salicylic acid may be the most effective topical wart-removal treatment. It’s available over-the-counter in several forms, including as a concentrated liquid, gel, or adhesive pad. It’s also available in varying strengths. Before using, talk to your doctor about the type and strength of salicylic acid you should use.

Why do warts appear?

What causes warts? Warts are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer (epidermis). The extra keratin produces the rough, hard texture of a wart.

What is the cure for Kulugo?

Prescription-strength salicylic acid applied at home to get rid of the wart. Trichloracetic acid applied in the doctor’s office. Laser or surgery to cut the wart off. Topical immune system stimulants such as squaric acid, which is applied to the skin for several weeks to help fight the virus that causes the wart.

Can I cut off a wart?

Conventional treatment focuses on removal, while alternative approaches emphasize gradual remission. Whatever you do, do not try to cut off a plantar wart yourself because you may injure yourself and cuts in your skin allow the warts to spread.

How do you stop warts from spreading?

To help prevent warts from spreading to other parts of your body:

1. Don’t scratch or pick at your warts.
2. Keep your warts dry.
3. Try to avoid your warts while shaving.
4. Consider covering your warts.
5. Don’t use tools like a nail file or nail clipper on both your warts and on unaffected skin.

Does Vaseline get rid of warts?

That’s why it’s important to protect the healthy surrounding skin. To do so, simply apply clear nail polish or petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) around the wart. Also, to enhance the action of the salicylic acid, soak your feet 5 to 15 minutes then rub the wart with a pumice stone before each application.

How do warts start?

A wart develops when a human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the outer layer of skin and causes the skin cells to grow rapidly. The virus can then spread from an existing wart to other areas of the body, causing more warts.

Can I cut warts off myself?

Do not cut off a wart yourself! While it’s technically possible to perform a little “bathroom surgery,” and some people have claimed success using the method, it’s a very bad idea.