There are many superstitions associated with warts. For centuries, people have been looking for the causes of this phenomenon in the activities of spirits and evil eyes. Treatment was offered appropriate. Healers prepared various potions, amulets, performed various rituals. To date, the causes of the appearance and methods of treating a wart have been well studied. Psychosomatics can also contribute to the appearance of specific growths on the skin. Today we’ll talk about what a wart is and how to get rid of it.
general description
Some of them were in childhood, others appear to old age. But most people know what a wart is. The psychosomatic nature of this phenomenon is in question, although it is also impossible to deny the influence of the psychological state on the development of the disease.
So, we are talking about a skin disease, which is a small formation on its surface. The character is benign and non-inflammatory. Although you can put a question mark here. The fact is that in some cases, a wart can turn into a malignant neoplasm. The size of the growths is usually several millimeters, but there are also larger ones. The main problem of the patient is an unaesthetic appearance, so people try to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
Varieties
Only at first glance, two different people can note the same warts. Psychosomatics in both cases can be different, as well as the nature of education. It depends on the appearance and "behavior." Let's look at the main types that are highlighted today.
- Common wart. Nothing special, small and tight knot. It is completely painless, the surface is slightly rough. Appears on the back, on the hands, on the head and on the face.
- The core, most often appears on the sole. This is a painful formation, which is a growth of papillae of a filiform nature. A roll is formed around it, which looks like a corn. It looks rather strange, but it is a typical wart. We will consider psychosomatics below when we analyze this species separately.
- Flat youthful. This species is found only in children and young men. They usually appear on the hands. The color is slightly yellowish, can completely merge with the skin. They are round with a smooth surface, almost invisible to the touch. They can go by themselves, without treatment.
- Red wart or shipitsa. It is characterized by a large number of blood vessels and therefore bleeds when damaged.
- Genital warts - located on the genitals. This species is sexually transmitted.
- Senile. Appear throughout the body and do not need treatment.
In addition to physiological, there are also psychological causes of warts. Today we’ll try to get a complete picture of what this disease is and how to deal with it.
What can be confused
Most often, a person does not go to the doctor when he sees a growth similar to the description on the skin. Someone resorts to the "grandmother" method. Bandages it with a thread, which it then digs into the ground. It is difficult to say what effect this should have on skin formation. Others just wait for it to pass by itself. But there are other diseases that may be similar to warts, but the nature of these formations is completely different.
- White wart needs specific treatment.
- Molluscum contagiosum - caused by the smallpox virus. Externally, it is a semicircular, dense formation on the skin. When pressed, a gray mass is released from them, which never happens with warts.
- Warty lichen. These are nodules on the skin of purple color, covered with scales.
- Moles. Usually they are smaller and have a dark color.
Reasons for the appearance
Warts are the result of human papillomavirus activity. Of course, this becomes possible when the body is weakened. Psychosomatics can also contribute to this. Warts on the hands can appear at any age. The virus is transmitted by direct contact, through touch and objects.
The virus begins to multiply on human skin, this causes the growth of the upper layer of the epidermis. Symptoms may appear several months after contact with the carrier of the virus. However, he may not have warts, at least in open areas of the skin. Facilitates its transmission by the presence of open wounds or cracks in the skin. Then the patient begins to infect himself. Because of this formation, they begin to appear on the whole body.
Risk factors
Significantly increases the risk of developing warts on the skin, decreased immunity. Therefore, quite often the disease manifests itself after a disease, or during the spring vitamin deficiency. It is believed that the cause of their appearance is psychosomatics. Warts on the legs or arms cannot appear only due to an unbalanced psychological state. Rather, psychosomatics increases the risk of warts when the virus enters the skin. How exactly does it provoke the disease? Psychotherapists claim that the reason is the manifestation of sudden hatred, discontent, and other negative emotions. You need to be able to "let off steam", especially since there are many ways to do this.
The appearance of warts on the hands
The main cause is the papilloma virus. It is he who is responsible for the growth of warts on his left hand. Psychosomatics also has a place to be. Almost all people who are faced with such misfortune as warts, argue that the number of growths increases during conflict situations. Even doctors confirm that in patients the number of growths increases rapidly with nervous tension. Therefore, calm and peace again. At the same time, patients themselves often note that the appearance of these growths occurred in periods difficult for the psyche. That is, there is a relationship, although it cannot be called the only reason.
The development of warts in terms of psychotherapy
Almost any disease, one way or another, is associated with a psychological state, this is a proven fact. Hypertension, peptic ulcer, enuresis, diabetes and obesity are 99% psychosomatic in nature. Allergic rashes and any skin diseases are also mostly associated with nervous experiences. The appearance of warts on the right hand is no exception. Psychosomatics is more difficult to explain than physiological reasons, but today this is a separate area in medicine.
Our skin is a protection from the outside world and what others see. Problems with the epithelium indicate that a person is not protected from the outside world, he feels weak. Maybe people around him influence him too much or hurt his feelings. How it works? The warts on the skin look repulsive, which forms a psychological vacuum around the person. This makes it possible to move away from the outside world, that is, it acts as a kind of protection.
Skin growth as something superfluous in the shower
This is another theory that also has the right to life. The psychosomatics of a wart on the foot can be a little more complicated than just a reaction to stress. If a person’s soul has long had some kind of load that prevents him from going to his goals, this is reflected in such a hypertrophied manner. That is, it is superfluous, this load appears on the surface of the skin. To get rid of a problem, you need to not only get rid of an unnecessary piece of skin, but also bring out the essence of the problem at a psychological level.
Papillomas look ugly and disfigure appearance. This is a reflection of the inner world, where the problem distorts its own harmony and prevents it from finding peace within itself. You need to pay attention inside yourself and find a solution to the problem. If you could not do it yourself, then you need to seek help from a psychologist.
Treatment
In most cases, a plantar wart interferes with a person. The psychosomatics of this ailment is poorly studied, and you want to see the results immediately, so a person turns to a therapist or surgeon. Each of them offers different methods of treatment. With conservative therapy, an individual dosage regimen is selected. The following groups of drugs are used:
- Interferon preparations. Provides the body with protection against viruses and boosts immunity.
- Specific antiviral agents. They have an auxiliary effect on the entire immune system.
- Immunomodulators. Doctors agree that this group is the most effective in the fight against the papilloma virus.
Unfortunately, one cannot call such a scheme 100% effective. If the immunity is greatly weakened and cannot resist, then a long rehabilitation program is required, which includes enhanced nutrition, intake of vitamins and minerals, good sleep and a compulsory day rest. Only in this case can a person recover gradually. But the pace of modern life does not give us such an opportunity. Therefore, most often the choice is surgery.
Drug treatment
Pharmacy products provide a local effect on the growth. The following drugs are usually prescribed:
- Salicylic acid. It is applied pointwise with a cotton swab.
- Solkoderm. This is an ointment that contains acetic, oxalic, nitric or lactic acid in its composition.
- "Verrucacid" - a solution of phenol and metacresol.
- "Oxolinic ointment" - acts locally as an antiviral agent.
In addition, folk remedies for wart control are also used. These are compresses with onions, lotions from castor oil, with strips of fresh aloe, garlic juice. You can use both pharmacy and folk remedies.
Surgical intervention
If the warts do not go away or new ones appear in the place of the old ones, then it will require the intervention of surgeons. To date, they use the following methods to combat these formations:
- Surgical removal.
- Electrocoagulation
- The radio knife.
- Cryotherapy.
- Laser removal.
Removal of growths occurs exclusively in a hospital. For this, sterile medical instruments are used. If the size of the papilloma is large, then stitches are applied. Do not forget that the reappearance of growths on the skin is not ruled out. That is why the psychosomatics of warts on the foot is an actual area of study. It is possible that working with a psychotherapist will be more effective than a surgeon’s knife.