Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Say Goodbye to your Plantar Warts

By Virginia Pipolini

Verruca plantaris is commonly referred to as plantar warts. They grow on the feet, either on the sole or the toes. This virus should be treated to prevent spreading, but they are relatively harmless. The usually go unnoticed.

It is believed that seven to ten percent of our population has plantar warts. Believe me, it is very contagious. You can pick up the virus at the pool, showers, or any walking surface. This pesky little virus can survive for months without a foot to grow on.

Should the virus take hold it can be weeks before you know about it with the visual appearance of the plantar wart. You can end up pushing the virus further into the skin just through the pressure placed on the plantar wart through walking. At that point the only evidence you may find is a hard layer of skin.

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.

Of the many treatments available I am intrigued by the success stories of using MMS, or miracle mineral solution. This is a very inexpensive treatment, and it has been reported that the warts usually discolor and flake away after a week of application.

MMS, or miracle mineral solution, has been used for other skin issues as well, like rashes and acne. The unhealthy skin usually scabs and falls off in a week. Some may find the MMS on their skin to be irritating. If it is you can leave it on for 30 to 60 seconds and then wash it off, this gives it plenty of time to work.

MMS isn't exclusive either, you can use it to clean and disinfect surfaces. Sodium chlorite has been known for many years as one of the best water purifiers available. It is a low cost solution for use in your home, and can be an effective treatment to rid yourself of plantar warts. - 15343

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