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WARTS-Destiny M. Mickell
WHAT IS A WART?Warts are a small rough tumor usually seen on the feet and hands but can be found anywhere. Warts are usually found singly or in clusters in your skin (Warts.)NOT a THREAT!!
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSThere is a good chance that you have a
wart if: You have a raised round oval growth
anywhere on your skin There is a spot that is lighter, darker or
black compared to your skin If the area is pained (warts do not
usually cause pain, unless pressure is constantly being pressed on, such as on the feet)
CAUSES Warts are caused only from the virus
known as Human Papilloma Virus. if you have a wart on one part of your
body, you can not spread it to another Skin warts can not spread to other
people but Genital warts can (through sexual intercourse.)
PREVENTION Skin warts can NOT be prevented,
however, Genital warts can.
TO DECREASE THE RISK…. WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY keep skin healthy (Not just LOOKING
healthy) Keep skin moisturized and free of cuts Try not to bite your nails When you are in a public shower, pool
etc. WEAR a flip flops or something to cover your feet.
TREATMENTS/ CURES Warts are not harmful, and they
disappear within 6month- two years. however, because of self consciousness, many people try to have it removed by:
1. Freezing it off through cryotherapy2. Prescribed medication3. Minor surgery 4. And many other ways
THE ONLY WAY TO DECREASE RISK FOR GENITAL WART
PRACTICE ABSITINECE
THE MYTHS ABOUT WARTS1. Handling frogs/toads can give you
warts This is false This was originated in the middle ages
through the unpopularity of frogs Warts are only through the Human
Papillloma Virus (HPV) Toads DO have warts but humans can
NOT catch them
MYTHS (CON.)2. Warts have roots This is false Warts NEVER grow into the dermis
layer of skin.
MYTHS (CON.)
3. Warts can cause cancer Fortunately this is false!!! HPV can cause cancer but warts
itself cannot. “the two strands of HPV that cause
cancer, are two strands that do not cause a wart (top 10 myths)
RESOURCES1. Elsevie, Mosby. “pubMedHealth.Ncbi.nlm.gov.A.D.A.M,
NOV. 2011. 06 Feb 2012http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. Desrosier, Chesney. “Top 10 Warts Myths.” Welcome to Wryte Stuff! 07 Jan 2007. Web 06 Feb.2012 http://wrytestuff.com
3. “warts” Warts Treatment, Warts Removal Natural Remedies. Web. Of Feb2012 http://www.wartstreatmenthelp.com
4. “warts on hands” Warts on hands. Web. 06 feb 2012 http://www.warts-on-hands.com
5. URAC “10 answers to frequently asked questions.” Kostenlose Homepage Erstellen 100% Gratis! U.R.A.C web 06 feb 2012 http://www.webmd.com