Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Gross: That hard skin on my foot is a wart?

By Virginia Pipolini

Plantar warts is an unsightly virus that grows on the feet, either on the sole or toes. Even though its typically harmless, it should be treated to avoid spreading the virus. It can be uncomfortable as well. You may not know that you have plantar warts.

We spread plantar warts easily in places where we typically go barefoot. This is the pool area, public showers, bathrooms, and beaches. The virus can live for months without a hosting foot. It is believed that seven percent to ten percent of our population have the plantar wart virus.

You may not recognize your plantar wart. It could appear to be just a patch of dry hard skin, but deeper in the skin you likely have a plantar wart. It takes several weeks for the growth of plantar warts to become visible.

Can plantar warts spread to other parts of the body? Yes they can, and they can form into clusters called mosaic warts. There are many other types of non-genital warts as well.

What can you do once you have plantar warts? Most go untreated. Sometime the immune system kicks in and clears the virus. There is no vaccine for this virus. The best treatment is prevention. Proper cleaning of walking surfaces can clear those surfaces of the virus.

One of the many treatments used for plantar warts is miracle mineral solution, or MMS. The base of 28% sodium chlorite is mixed with an activator and applied directly to the skin. Many have reported success in using this inexpensive treatment, with the wart flaking away after about a week.

You can apply MMS to skin without harm to healthy tissue. If it causes irritation you can rinse it off after 30 to 60 seconds. MMS can also help clear the bacteria and viruses that cause rashes or acne. Some have used MMS in a spray bottle for a safe but effective insect repellent.

You can use MMS to clean and purify surfaces in your home. It has been used for many years as a water purifier. It is cost effective to use, and people continue to find many effective applications for this simple solution.

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