Shipitsa and plantar growths are popularly called the "chicken ass." Today it is one of the most common neoplasms of viral origin. It refers to benign, but a small risk of malignancy still exists. To the greatest extent, this applies to warts that appear on the legs due to grinding by movement.
Classification unit
Often this neoplasm is called corns. However, this approach is not entirely correct, since external factors serve as the causes of their occurrence. Warts are caused by conditions that are created inside the body. Therefore, "chicken ass" should relate to their number.
Appearance
The most commonly formed "chicken ass" on the leg. They may appear on:
- heel;
- the sole;
- fingers;
- between them.
The chicken ass between the toes is like dry corn. This is due to the fact that from above it is covered with a keratinized layer consisting of dead cells of the dermis. The wart does not have a “leg”, and its roots go deep inside, so removing it is quite difficult.
With careful steaming of the foot and removal of the stratum corneum, you can see dark blotches, which are thrombosed capillaries. Above is a small portion of the chicken ass. Basically, its mass is made up of roots, which can be several times larger than the “top”.
A distinctive feature, in comparison with other types of warts, is that this neoplasm has black dots on the surface. In addition, it has the shape of a circle, which is slightly raised above the surface of the skin.
Causes
The main cause of this trouble is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The main way of its penetration into the body is contact-household. The following conditions contribute to infection:
- violation of hygiene rules (going to the pool without rubber slates, trying on shoes without socks, using bath accessories of someone else’s face, wearing shoes belonging to other people);
- close contact with the carrier of the virus.
The following reasons for "chicken ass" are concomitant:
- existing chronic diseases (varicose veins, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus);
- microcracks and wounds on the epidermis;
- wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes;
- deformation of the foot, as a result of which flat feet, curvature of the toes, development of the bone;
- inadequate hygiene of the limbs;
- the epidermis is dry and cracking;
- sweating of the extremities.
HPV does not manifest itself for a long period called incubation. He is in a sleeping state until the person’s immune system weakens.
Symptoms
A wart "chicken ass" is not formed immediately, but over a period of time in several stages:
- a smooth spot appears;
- flakes form on it;
- a dense knot is formed, having a spherical shape, with a keratinized surface and clear boundaries;
- the growth grows further, up to a diameter of about 2 cm.
In the presence of a "chicken ass" on the leg, after its formation, painful sensations appear when making movements with the lower limbs. As the neoplasm grows, the roots begin to squeeze the nerve endings, which leads to painful syndromes when walking. If you do not take any action, then the pain will constantly intensify, which will make a disabled person out of a full-fledged person who cannot move on his own.
Diagnostics
After such a neoplasm appears on the body or hands, it is necessary to consult a specialist. Which doctor should I contact with "chicken ass"? Since this is a skin ailment, you need to visit, first of all, a dermatologist. He will schedule special tests:
- HPV blood test;
- dermatoscopy (scraping, which is performed from the upper layer of the wart and is examined under a microscope using special reagents).
In addition, the doctor will examine the neoplasm visually.
The danger of warts
As noted above, occasionally it can turn into a malignant neoplasm. The following factors contribute to this:
- her injury;
- attempt to cut with a knife;
- constant rubbing with shoes.
To prevent this process, it is necessary to identify and cure this problem in time.
Treatment methods
Any neoplasms caused by HPV require complex measures. At the same time, it is envisaged to undergo special procedures, receive antiviral drugs in order to get rid of the growth, and strengthen immunity.
The neoplasm can be removed using surgical intervention, which is performed in the following ways.
- Surgery. The wart is removed with a scalpel, a scar remains in its place. Applies only to large varieties in cases of suspected magnetization.
- Electrocoagulation The remedy for "chicken ass", which consists in burning it with a high-frequency closed current. Suitable for undeveloped neoplasms with small roots. Blood and lymph that bake over the wound protect it from pathogens.
- Cryodestruction. Freezing wart tissue with liquid nitrogen. After a bubble forms in its place, it resolves within a week. At the same time, it is impossible to evaluate how deeply the nitrogen acted, therefore several procedures are used.
- Removing using multi-frequency radio waves. A progressive method to prevent the spread of HPV, which prevents the development of secondary infections.
- Laser destruction. Also a highly effective way to destroy the neoplasm. The resulting deepening will drag on for one week or ten.
Depending on the capabilities of the clinic, the patient, the state of the body of the latter, the doctor will suggest choosing one or another method of removing the wart. It should be borne in mind that laser and cryoscopy contribute to cauterization of neighboring tissues, which helps to prevent suppuration and inflammation.
Drug therapy
The drugs used to treat HPV contain aggressive acids and alkalis in their composition, therefore, to prevent chemical burns, a band-aid is applied around the wart or a greasy cream layer is applied.
The main means to kill the infection at the cellular level are as follows:
In addition, creams, solutions, ointments, plasters are used to remove growths:
- Salipod;
- "Lapis pencil";
- Ferezol;
- Superchistel;
- "Verrucacid."
Special plasters or ointments based on salicylic acid can be used, which eliminates the external manifestations of the wart.
For faster penetration of the active substance and destruction of the root, before using any medicine, it is better to steam the damaged area of the epidermis in a hot bath, in which soda and sea salt are added.
To produce interferons, immunomodulators are used. With their help, the risk of relapse decreases.
Treatment with folk remedies
The most used remedy in the fight against HPV is celandine. Its name is borrowed from the name of the chemical product mentioned earlier, but it is not a part of celandine.
Treatment of "chicken ass" folk remedies with the help of this representative of the flora (otherwise called the warthog) is effective when applied in the flowering phase (early May - late June). If this period is missed, you will have to purchase the plant extract in pharmacies. A wart is treated with juice or a small amount of extract 2-3 times a day until it disappears completely. On average, the duration of the course is 3-4 weeks.
Also, in the fight against HPV, crushed garlic can be used. To do this, the clove is cleaned, chopped with a knife or on a grater (you can use garlic press). The product is placed on parchment or cling film and applied to the area of the skin that is damaged - it must be previously steamed. For the best effect, leave the compress until morning, so it is fixed with a patch or bandage. The full course lasts 2-3 weeks, after which the wart disappears.
In addition, table vinegar in the amount of a few drops can be applied to the damaged area, avoiding its contact with healthy epidermal areas. The course lasts for 2-3 weeks when applied three times a day.
This disease is also cured with the help of propolis, for which it is carefully kneaded and a neoplasm is covered. They are fixed with adhesive tape and worn without taking off for two weeks. If you are taking a bath, you should replace this piece with a new one. After two weeks, the cake is removed, the upper layer of the wart is cleaned, again a piece of propolis is applied for another two weeks. The full course of treatment is 1-2 months.
You can use a decoction of fir branches. In this case, they are pre-cut into pieces about 15 cm long, poured with water, boiled for 5 minutes and cooled. A day later, using this broth, make baths. After a week, the pain will begin to disappear, but a complete cure is possible only after 1.5-2 months.
Used and infusion of lemon peel. For its preparation, the peel removed from two lemons is insisted in a 0.5 cup of 70% vinegar essence. Infusion occurs within a week with periodic shaking. The resulting infusion lubricates neoplasms 2-3 times a day until they are completely destroyed.
Warts can be lubricated with dandelion juice, milkweed. It is applied to neoplasms 4-5 times a day. You can also apply pulp from the leaves of Kalanchoe, with a daily change of dressings for a week.
Another recipe: the onion is placed in a glass with vinegar, kept for 2 hours, after which it is applied to the wart and fixed for the night. In addition, apply greasing or applying compresses made from infusion or a decoction of bitter wormwood. You can use rubbing the neoplasm with acidic apple varieties 3-4 times a day.
Prevention
Like any other virus that enters the human body, it will not be possible to completely get rid of HPV. However, to avoid defects on the epidermis is quite possible. This is easier than subsequently thinking than hatching a chicken ass.
To do this, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- the skin needs to be moisturized with nourishing creams;
- shoes should be purchased and worn only suitable for a particular person;
- try it on at any outlet only in socks;
- do not use other people's hygiene products;
- maintain full body hygiene, especially limbs.
Finally
"Chicken ass" is the popular name for a wart, a characteristic feature of which is elevation above the skin, with dark inclusions. It is benign in nature, but with constant rubbing with uncomfortable shoes (when located on the foot) can degenerate into malignant. Therefore, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner to eliminate the ailment. There are operational, conservative and alternative methods of treatment. The surgical method performed by a scalpel has recently been resorted to quite rarely.