Warts and verrucas in children
goodtoknow says: A wart is a rough lump on your child's skin caused by a virus. They're most common on the hands and feet. Warts on the feet are called verrucas. Warts are harmless and usually disappear within ten weeks. If you want to get rid of them quickly ask your pharmacist about treatments for your child involving salicylic acid, freezing or covering with tape. Warts are contagious but only by skin to skin contact. So make sure your child covers them while swimming or using a communal shower.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of warts from patient.co.uk, read on.
Warts are usually harmless, but may be unsightly. Warts on the feet are called verrucas and are sometimes painful. Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment. If required, they can often be cleared more quickly with treatment. For example, by applying salicylic acid, or by freezing with liquid nitrogen or a cold spray, or by covering with tape.
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glenda, 5 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
Peel a banana skin, wrap skin inside around foot and cover, do this till wart or verucer has gone. Aboriginies use this.