General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
The wart virus can spread through direct contact or contaminated surfaces. Everyday habits can help limit its circulation among people around you.
Do not share towels, washcloths, socks or shoes with someone who has warts. Discard a disposable file after using it to treat a wart.
Wear sandals around pools and in communal showers. Dry your feet after showering: damp skin makes it easier for the virus to enter.
Do not scratch or pull off warts, as this can spread the virus. Wash your hands after touching an affected area.
Arrange assessment for bleeding, changing, painful lesions or those beside a nail. With diabetes, immunosuppression or peripheral arterial disease, avoid self-treatment.
Seek prompt care if treatment causes a substantial burn, redness, swelling or pus. These signs need medical assessment rather than continued self-treatment.
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