Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Verruca
"It's only a verruca, nothing to worry about."
"I don't believe I have time to figure things out right now."
"Perhaps if I just leave it alone, it will go away..."
When a verruca initially appears, some people have ideas like this. They may try to overlook the foot problem rather than address it.
If you have one, perhaps you don't think it deserves much attention and aren't in a rush to act. However, as we'll explain, there are a number of reasons why you should seek expert verruca therapy as soon as possible.
Caused by a Viral Infection
Verrucas (or verrucae) are warts that appear on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts are a term used by chiropodists to describe these lesions (plantar is a medical term for the sole).
They are rough, spherical, and white or yellow in color. Verrucas, unlike corns and calluses, have microscopic blood vessels that resemble black spots.
Various strains of the Human Papillomavirus produce verruca infections (HPV). It is easily able to penetrate the sole through damaged skin.
They may be barely a few millimeters across initially, making them simple to overlook or reject. However, our specialists advise that you inspect your feet on a frequent basis and should not overlook a verruca - here are six reasons why.
1. Verrucas Usually Get Worse
If left untreated, the verruca will continue to develop. It might grow out of control and be more than a centimeter broad and bordered or covered by hard skin - a great annoyance. Our podiatrist will remove it fast and painlessly.
2. They Can Multiply
The skin around the verruca can become infected as well, especially if you scratch it (warts often itch). So if you don't cure it right away, you can end up with a swarm of them.
3. Verrucas Cause Foot Pain
Verrucas are nasty and painful. They can make it difficult for some people to stand, walk, or run. Our podiatrists use treatments to kill the verruca so patients can break free from their pain so they can enjoy life again.
4. Verrucas Make Staying Active Difficult
A painful verruca makes everyday activities such as climbing the stairs challenging. Your enthusiasm for playing sport or visiting the gym is likely to diminish, but that’s okay because you’ll find it even easier to embrace a sedentary lifestyle in an effort to reduce the pain! You’ll also find it difficult to enjoy all the fantastic things there are to do in the USA – eventually you might start missing out on life itself.
5. Verruca Infections Spread Easily
You can unintentionally transmit the illness if you touch your verruca and then another portion of your foot. Furthermore, it is all too simple to infect others because the virus can live on surfaces such as shower shoes and towels. Until the verruca is gone, take care to avoid putting pressure on it by wearing shower shoes and washing these with hot water and disinfectant every day.
6. Verruca Treatment is More Effective than Ever
There is no assurance that verrucas will go away without treatment — some might last for years. Professional verruca treatments are more effective than ever before and more effective than over-the-counter alternatives.
For more information, visit @ http://www.ocfootdoctor.com & consult our Dr. Arshia Roohian is currently serving cities including Laguna Woods, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Lake Forest.
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