Show me a verruca?

Are you one of those people who get pleasure out of watching gross medical procedures? Do you like to cringe while gazing at the worst things the human body can offer? Well if so, you’re in luck: today we’ll be talking about verrucas. Often known as plantar warts or foot warts, these pesky growths are enough to make even the most tolerant of us squirm with disgust.

But first, let’s take a closer look at what exactly is this greenish-gross thing on our feet and how they form.

Verruca 101

A verruca is simply a wart that appears on the sole or toes of your foot. They tend to be small and flat but clustered together particularly thanks for their evil masterplantary gang leader human papillomavirus (HPV).

Do not mistake me by HPV causing genital warts alone – this particular fella here enjoys dabbling into pediatry too. The virus enters through tiny cuts or weak spots via warm and moist surfaces including shower floors, public areas etc., increasing opportunities for skin contact and infection transmission.

Symptoms & Appearance

Most verrucas are rough with an small black dot typically found in its centre which commonly believed being seeds responsible for spreading usage known scientifically as ‘punctate bleeding.’

This common skin problem tends to grow inward due to pressure brought up from walking/standing causes thickening over time specifically towards its defined boundaries. So do not believe any idiot that says proper walking/standing would pop it out! Though symptoms may vary some also feel painful especially whilst parading barefoot in rhythmic steps celebrating Monsoon rains!

Below we listed goofy show-off methods favourably attainable during co-ed football match:

  • “Hey guys, watch my sliding tackle” – perfectly designed both; taking down opponents + planting new verrucas, securing aforementioned nickname “V-Rucca” amongst team members
  • “Oh look! My verruca makes for perfect bottle opener!” – allows almost instant access to mountable-capabilities on beer bottles at any given moment

Preventing Infections

The most obvious method of preventing verrucas involves covering the feet with slippers or shoes while in public areas like showers and locker rooms. However here are some other tips:

  • Keep your feet clean, dry & tidy.
  • Avoid touching someone else’s skin if they have a wart on their body because (you guessed it)… HPV!
  • Don’t pick at warts as human fingers often start small cuts which may cause infections. Also don’t bite or chew them either; after all this isn’t comfort food.

Instead remind yourself “good hygiene is important!” – until you forget again…

Now that we’ve gone over what verrucas are and how to prevent them let’s cover how one can go about getting rid of these stubborn little growths.

Treatment Options

There is no clear-cut set cure when it comes to treating plantar warts however methods listed below can assist in controlling spread:

Over-the-counter remedies

Including acidic treatments containing substances such as salicylic acid made readily available by pharmaceutical retail stores – Promotes softening outer layer whilst drying up viral cells underneath thus famous among poultice users.

Duct tape therapy

You read that correctly duct tape therapy helps relieve symptoms of peeling off layers removing eventual removal but yet convincing enough when queried? The method requires applying wrist band aids from grocery store followed by diligently taping using multiple layers keeping trust filled span upto few weeks while healing occurs slowly completely hiding its greenish delight.

Cryotherapy

This highly-effective discomfort-enriched procedure carried out in clinician’s office uses extreme cold liquid nitrogen applied vigorously towards affected area many times amazing enough for results appearing like magic. Individuals may require multiple sessions so prepare to have ample free time available.

Laser therapy

Last but certainly not least option comes with usage of laser beams ingeniously vapourizing unwanted infection part by part causing only slight pain; most importantly zero incisions! Whilst glorious, this method can get highly pricey thus resulting in few capable afford therefore often seen as last resort.

Conclusion

While verrucas are unsightly blemishes on the otherwise perfect feet they rarely cause any serious health problems beyond discomfort and the occasional need to hide one’s toes from view. Keep your feet dry clean & covered especially while performing locomotive movements whether walking or sprinting whenever outside environment requires it.

Simply try treating them yourself or consult with medical professionals depending on severity whilst enjoying newfound affinity towards exaggerated oafish character V-Rucca commonly known amongst local football friends.

Don’t let these common foot-infections bore you even if all that remains is a faded memory of disgust next week – something new will crop-up soon enough (literally!)

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