Before giving an answer to the question of why the wart appeared and itches, what to do, you should understand what kind of education it is. Warts (neoplasms on the skin), as a rule, do not pose any threat to the life of the individual. Sometimes they are able to disappear on their own, as suddenly as they appeared. But in situations where growths cause itching or pain, it is worthwhile to sound the alarm and hurry to the doctor. There are cases when the patient began bleeding, through which the infection spread.
Why does the wart itch
Doctors identify several main causes of itching in the area of neoplasm on the skin:
- complications provoked by the "transformation" of papilloma into a malignant form;
- trauma on a healthy skin (with an increase in warts in size).
Transition to a malignant form
Modification of the neoplasm into a malignant form is extremely rare.
Most often, the inconvenience associated with pruritus is caused by growths that are located at the fingertips, in the inguinal zones, as well as in places of localization of nerve endings and on the hands. Warts on the body often itch . Unreasonably caused and ongoing scratching in the area of the growth location requires urgent qualified medical advice - for an accurate diagnosis of the disease and, if necessary, the necessary medical intervention.
Those who ask whether warts are itching should be aware that constant itching is dangerous. This is especially true in cases where continuous itching goes on foot with other acute symptoms, such as pain, a change in the size of the neoplasm and color.
Continuous scratching can be triggered by an increase in the size of the wart, which may result from a weakened immune system. First of all, this is due to the fact that in the active phase of viral processes in the human body, as well as on healthy skin, there is a visual change in its healthy cells. This process is often accompanied by a number of unpleasant sensations.
Thus, if the wart itches, most likely, it grows.
Is it possible to scratch a neoplasm?
If a wart appears and itches, it causes a painful-tickling sensation, but it is strictly forbidden to give in to desire and comb the growth. As a result of such manipulations, the following can happen:
- inflammatory process;
- unwanted bleeding;
- the emergence of new growths, through the penetration of infection into healthy cells of the skin;
- scarring;
- cell infection.
In cases where the wart is just starting to itch, it can not even be rubbed. This can trigger the appearance of new growths throughout the body. If the neoplasm was nevertheless injured, it must be treated as soon as possible with any antibacterial drug, and then closed with a plaster. Immediately after treatment, you should show the wart to the doctor and thereby exclude the option of infection of other cells of the skin.
Perhaps a malignant tumor?
As is already known, the conversion of a wart from a benign to a malignant form is very rare. But let us dwell in more detail on the main symptoms of oncology in order to warn ourselves against irreparable consequences.
One of the most obvious symptoms is a change in the growth in a darker color.
If the formation is oncological
An oncological tumor that can be detected at a very early stage of development is called melanoma. The most obvious symptom accompanying the disease is itching of the skin. That is why it is necessary to consult a doctor with such symptoms.
The main signs of a malignant tumor include:
- pain;
- discoloration of the wart;
- itching at the site of localization of the growth in case of its independent elimination;
- a wart that is surrounded by swelling and redness;
- bleeding on the neoplasm.
A number of factors affect the conversion of a wart from a benign to a malignant form:
- the probability of hereditary activation of the process;
- an excess of ultraviolet radiation;
- burn;
- severe trauma on the skin of an individual;
- Environment.
When visiting a doctor, the first thing a patient needs is a visual examination, which allows a qualified specialist to determine the type of neoplasm with accuracy. It is extremely rare, but still sometimes a dermatologist gives the patient a referral for additional examinations: PCR analysis and histological analysis. There are cases when doctors confused plantar growths with dry corn, which provoked the launch of an irreversible process.
Wart Prevention
A healthy lifestyle is the true key to success in everything. The body’s immune system deserves special attention. Here are some additional guidelines:
- personal hygiene;
- with even minimal injuries, treatment of the skin with any antibacterial agent is necessary;
- in contact with an already infected person - adhere to personal hygiene standards (immediately after);
- balanced diet;
- avoidance of unnecessary stress;
- control visits to public places (sauna, pool and so on);
- when using household chemicals, gloves must be used;
- avoid contact of the feet with non-natural materials;
- control of sexual relations.
Wart Treatment
Doctors distinguish a number of general methods for treating neoplasms:
- there is not a single remedy for unwanted growths that could once and for all rid an individual of the papilloma virus;
- the appearance of new warts is possible after any of the methods of dealing with them (the probability of relapse is 30%);
- any of the methods for treating neoplasms is effective in a radius of 60-95%;
- a greater number of methods to eliminate warts from the skin entail scars on the body (the likelihood of a scar depends directly on the effectiveness of the method);
- growths are not amenable to absolutely no control (they often increase in size for no apparent reason, but at the same time they are inferior to the most effective methods of their treatment);
- treatment of neoplasms should begin with minimally material and maximally safe methods (in cases where they are powerless, it is worth thinking about more aggressive forms of drug intervention).
Medical methods for the elimination of warts
When a neoplasm appears on the skin, it is necessary to seek the help of a dermatologist. As a rule, the first thing he does is prescribe a number of drugs that actively increase immunity, calm the nervous system and enrich the body with vitamins. Moreover, only a qualified specialist will be able to choose the most suitable method to eliminate the unwanted growth.
In medicine, the following methods for controlling warts are shared:
- freezing the tumor with liquid nitrogen (the entire treatment process takes about two weeks);
- the elimination of the buildup of current (takes about a week);
- laser removal (course is two to three weeks);
- removal of warts through surgical intervention (only for those cases when the size of the growth exceeds the permissible norm);
- chemical methods of getting rid of the growth.
Often, the following medications are recommended for use by patients:
- salicylic acid;
- trichloroacetic acid;
- Ferezol;
- Papillek.
It is strictly forbidden to use any of the above medications without consulting a doctor, self-medication is inappropriate here.
Therapy reviews
Before proceeding with treatment, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with reviews about a particular method. They are all quite different. Therefore, we can conclude that in order to get rid of such a problem, one should take into account the individual characteristics of the body. One helped a certain drug, while others required surgical intervention. So, in order not to start the process, you should resort to medical methods (liquid nitrogen, etc.), which the doctor will advise. Only this will help completely remove the growths.
It is equally important to carry out preventive measures. First of all, it is strengthening immunity. For this, you can use both medications and folk. Particular attention should be paid to vitamins. Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle - the key to a strong body.
Well, the last thing is stress. It is known that it causes 95% of diseases. And warts are no exception. Be less nervous and relax more. And then the disease will be bypassed.