Chicken wart on the hand: how to remove, causes and treatment

Is it really that serious?

Before drawing conclusions, you need to understand what a chicken wart is.

Small, rough nodules of various colors appear on human skin. They can appear anywhere, even on mucous membranes.

It is believed that there is no need to treat a chicken wart, since it does not pose any particular danger. However, this is not always the case. Frequent bleeding and irritation of the inflamed area can lead to both infection and the development of cancerous tumors. That is why many people are concerned with the question: how to remove a chicken wart?

The most common way of becoming infected with the human papillomavirus is through household contact. You need to be extremely careful when visiting a sauna, bathhouse, gym, and follow basic hygiene rules.

Methods for treating a chicken wart on a finger

Some warts - flat, vulgar - do not particularly bother a person with symptoms and can go away on their own with a strong immune system, so they often cannot be treated. As for the forceps, in most cases it is recommended to remove it. By visiting a doctor, you can get a specialist’s opinion on how to remove a chicken wart on your finger quickly and as safely as possible. To identify the full picture of the disease, diagnostic procedures are prescribed - blood tests, examination of biomaterial. The purpose of the examination is to exclude the risk of oncology, determine concomitant diseases and possible contraindications, followed by the appointment of adequate complex therapy.

Removing a chicken wart on a finger

Any viral growths on the skin must be removed following special rules. It is strictly forbidden to cut them yourself at home or scrape out the root after steaming. This opens the way for infection, causes the birth of cancer cells, and allows the disease to spread to new areas. Also, after such manipulations, long-healing wounds and scars remain.

Because of this, it is necessary to find out how to remove a chicken wart on a finger with minimal risk to health. Radical procedures are carried out in a clinical setting using high-quality modern equipment. Be sure to inquire about the availability of permits from the institution and the specialist performing the manipulation.

Almost every removal option involves the administration of local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. After excision, the treated areas of skin should be subjected to daily antiseptic treatment. Over time, it is necessary to supplement regenerative therapy with agents to accelerate tissue regeneration and replenish nutrients, which not only help speed up healing, but also prevent the formation of scars.

Modern methods for removing chicken warts on a finger:

Laser therapy . The means of influence is a point laser beam. Provides the most accurate processing. The manipulation allows you to burn out the growth body layer by layer, without affecting healthy skin cells at all. After the pathological cells evaporate, a thin crust remains. It disappears after 4-7 days, leaving behind young skin cells. Depending on how deep the root of the chicken wart on the finger was, a depression of varying sizes may form. Most often, over time, the tissue structure is restored, and no traces of the forceps remain at all. The average price is 1100 rubles or 500 hryvnia.
Cryodestruction . The use of this method is often controversial. On the one hand, it is very effective, because allows you to quickly get rid of annoying growths. Ultra-low temperature liquid nitrogen applied to the body of the wart freezes its tissues, which causes their death. However, on the other hand, cryodestruction does not allow predicting the depth of treatment. Thus, in one case, there is incomplete removal of the tumor, requiring a repeat procedure, and in the other, accidental damage to healthy tissue, a forced extension of the recovery period and the formation of scars. This method is sometimes not recommended for removing warts on the finger due to the nature of the skin and its proximity to bone and cartilage tissue. After treatment, a blister with a crust remains. There is a risk of injury and infection. The rehabilitation period is 7-14 days. The average price is 400 rubles or 250 hryvnia. See also how cryodestruction of papillomas is carried out.
Electrocoagulation . The means of influence is current of various frequencies. It provokes the burning of chicken wart cells on the finger, after which a scab remains, protecting the site of formation of new healthy epidermal cells. A significant disadvantage of this method is the impossibility of deep impact, which can lead to incomplete excision of the growth. Thus, electrocoagulation is prescribed only for small warts with a shallow root. In addition, after the manipulation, scars often remain. The average price is 350 rubles or 200 hryvnia.
Radio wave therapy . Characterized by a high degree of safety and effectiveness. Radio waves supplied through a radio knife excise the growth tissue almost painlessly. At the same time, the vessels are sealed, making the method absolutely bloodless. There is no danger of contracting an infection, and the risk of spreading the infection is reduced to zero. The likelihood of relapse is also reduced. The recovery period is the most comfortable when compared with other options for removing a chicken wart on a finger. However, the average cost is not democratic - from 2,000 rubles in Russia and over 700 hryvnia in Ukraine.
Surgical excision . It is considered a less popular method compared to laser therapy, because... has a number of significant disadvantages. The procedure is carried out using a surgical scalpel, which does not allow making miniature incisions; because of this, not only warts, but also nearby skin tissues are often removed. This creates large wounds that require stitches and meticulous care throughout the recovery period. There is a high risk of bleeding and infection. Deep scars often remain. The use of this method is justified if it is necessary to remove large chicken warts on the finger. The average price is 500 rubles in Russian clinics and 300 hryvnia in Ukrainian medical institutions. See also contraindications for surgery to remove papilloma.

After any of the procedures, it is not recommended to expose the treated areas to external influences - mechanical, thermal or chemical. It is recommended to avoid visiting public baths, solariums, the beach, eating unhealthy food, smoking and drinking alcohol. Do not neglect tissue regeneration agents and antiseptics.

Medicines for chicken warts on the finger

In the photo are preparations for chicken warts on the finger

Before removing a chicken wart on a finger, you should undergo complex drug therapy, which will significantly increase the body's defenses and reduce the viral load. In some situations, for example, if the disease is not advanced and there are not many thorns on the skin, taking medications may be enough, because many drugs stimulate the destruction of growths and restoration of the healthy structure of skin tissue.

Drug treatment of a chicken wart on a finger may include the use of the following drugs:

Acyclovir . Stimulates the functioning of the immune system. Actively inhibits the processes of virus replication, preventing its reproduction. Reduces viral load. Can be used to eliminate chicken warts on a small finger, because stimulates the destruction of its tissues. The average cost is 45 rubles, 25 hryvnia.
Isoprinosine . A popular antiviral drug. Effectively increases the body's natural defenses, activating it to fight HPV. During therapy, patients experience accelerated tissue regeneration after removal of a chicken wart on a finger using one of the radical methods. The average price is 500 rubles, 320 hryvnia.
Gel Panavir . It has a stimulating effect on the immune system at the local level. Protects nearby tissues from human papillomavirus. Prevents the appearance of new chicken ass and stimulates the destruction of existing growths. The average price is 180 rubles or 100 hryvnia. See instructions for use of Panavir.

You can remove a chicken wart on your finger using the following pharmaceutical preparations:

Verrucacid . The active ingredients are phenol and methacrysol. Effectively burns out growths. The average price is 300 rubles, 180 hryvnia.
Feresol . Helps get rid of chicken butt thanks to phenol and tricresol included in its composition. The drug produces the effect of a chemical burn. The average price is 320 rubles, 210 hryvnia.
Lapis pencil . Contains silver nitrate. Its action is cauterizing and bactericidal. The product has a necrotizing effect on chicken warts on the finger. Price - 120 rubles, 75 hryvnia.

Before using medications, it is necessary to steam the skin so that the upper keratinized layers of the dermis are scraped off. Then apply a protective cream or zinc ointment around the growth to protect healthy tissue, and only then proceed with treatment with a special burning agent.

Folk remedies for chicken warts on the finger

Traditional medicine is famous for having a large number of recipes for almost all diseases. Of course, it is impossible to call them all effective and safe. Therefore, it is not recommended for use as primary therapy. However, with the right approach and consultation with your doctor, some options can be used to support the body and fight HPV.

At home, you can get rid of a chicken wart on your finger using the following folk remedies:

Apple cider vinegar and table salt . These two products are used to remove chicken finger wart in solution form. In a small bowl, combine 10 ml of vinegar and 3 g of salt. Soak a cotton pad in the product, apply it to the growth and secure with a band-aid.
Potato . A widely used option for combating warts and papillomas. It is absolutely safe. Juice is squeezed out of the root vegetable or a pulp is made from its pulp. The resulting product is applied to the affected area and kept as a compress for several hours. The active substances of potatoes have a complex effect - regenerating, nutritious. They contribute to the destruction of growths and the death of the virus.
Garlic . One clove of garlic is cut into slices or passed through a press, then applied to the growths and secured with a bandage or plaster. This procedure blocks the spread of the virus, disinfecting the surface, and also prevents new chicken asses from appearing. With long-term treatment, it destroys the cells of chicken warts on the finger.
Chamomile . Dried flowers and herbs of this plant are used to prepare an antiseptic decoction. The product can be taken orally to stimulate the immune system, relieve inflammation and fight infection, or used as an external skin disinfectant.
St. John's wort . An aqueous tincture of this plant is used for external treatment to eliminate infection. St. John's wort nourishes the skin, eliminates pain, and promotes wound healing.

Note! Celandine, aloe, lemon, Kalanchoe, iodine are used in the same way as garlic.

See also recipes for folk remedies with soda for papillomas

Symptoms and causes

One of the features of this virus is its rapid spread throughout the human body. It is typical for HPV to manifest itself recurrently, which means that it periodically disappears from the skin, and after a while appears again.

The appearance of this type of wart is preceded by the formation of whitened or cracked skin. Sharp pain in the foot may indicate the presence of this problem. In the early stages, the wart only slightly disturbs the shape of the skin. The presence of several formations is acceptable, but requires an urgent visit to the doctor.

Warts can go away on their own and never appear again. Nevertheless, the person remains a carrier of the virus and can pose a danger to others.

Like any virus, HPV takes root well in the body with a weakened immune system. The incubation period after infection until the first signs appear can last up to several years.

Reasons for the appearance of chicken warts on the fingers and toes:

Microtraumas;

People whose profession may result in cuts and abrasions are at increased risk.

Stressful situation;

Excessive emotional stress and a state of constant psychological discomfort also increases the chance of neoplasms.

Decreased immunity;

General weakness of the body reduces its protective function.

Sweating;

The activation of the virus is facilitated by the secretion of sweat glands, wearing tight synthetic clothing and shoes, and especially high air temperature.

Warts can spread to different parts of the body. Namely:

on hands;
on the legs and feet;
armpits;
on the head under the hair;
on the face and neck;
on the tongue;
on the pubis.

And it’s not a fact that it’s a chicken wart. It could also be:

flat;
senile;
threadlike;
pointed;
another viral wart.

Complications and consequences

If you ignore a chicken wart, then over time it can grow deep into the tissue and cause not just discomfort, but also pain. A person experiences pain and discomfort when walking, and it becomes difficult for him to choose shoes.

Other complications of chicken wart may include:

constant relapses of growths;
fusion of growths with the formation of warts of significant size;
constant pain, bleeding when injured.

If a chicken wart grows on the fingers or in other places with tissues that are more delicate than the foot, and its treatment is ignored, then the growth may become malignant.

The risk of malignancy is also present in patients who self-medicate, trying to “burn out” or “etch” the formation on their own. Elimination of chicken warts should be carried out by a specialist.

Do I need to see a doctor?

In order not to start the problem, it is better to see a specialist who treats warts. At your dermatologist's office, you will be prescribed special laboratory tests.

Externally, the formation resembles a dry callus, so first you need to remove the top layer. After opening the wart, the chicken butt will resemble a small cauliflower inflorescence. There are black spots at the ends of the processes.

After confirming the diagnosis, the doctor will select the optimal treatment method. Before starting treatment, the doctor will make sure that he is dealing with a wart and not a tumor. Previously, we told you how to identify a wart and what it looks like. Don't be afraid of this.

Diagnostics

A person without medical education and experience may confuse a chicken butt with a dry callus. If you discover a plantar wart, you should consult a dermatologist - a specialist in the field of skin diseases - as soon as possible.

The doctor will conduct the necessary examination:

assess the situation visually,
will prescribe a blood test for HPV,
will scrape the keratinized part of the epithelium and examine it under a microscope,
To clarify the depth of germination, he will refer you for an ultrasound,
If the tumor is suspected of being malignant, he will recommend visiting an oncologist.

After making a diagnosis, the dermatologist will advise the optimal method for destroying the wart.

What can they offer at the clinic?

If you are interested in how to get rid of a chicken wart using science, then you first need to understand the following: cutting off the outer part of the formation will not get rid of the problem.

This will only temporarily eliminate the skin defect. To get rid of the problem forever, it is better to agree to laser removal of warts.

Modern methods of removal in a hospital make it possible to eliminate the reappearance of the growth. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel any discomfort at all.

Cosmetology blades can offer one of the methods for removing chicken warts:

traditional surgical removal;
chemical exposure;
cryodestruction with liquid nitrogen (sometimes there are consequences after surgery;
electrocoagulation;
radio wave therapy;
removal using laser beams.

Are cryodestruction and laser considered the best methods of removal? But how do you know which is best for you? Find out more in our article.

Chicken callus – what is it?

It is easy to confuse a plantar wart and a callus: they look almost the same, have similar sizes, structure and color, and are located in the same places. A wart on the foot is often called a chicken callus or butt callus. The causes of calluses and warts vary. In addition, upon careful examination, it is easy to detect the difference in the structure of the neoplasms - numerous growths that form its body are visible inside the chicken ass.

A neglected plantar wart grows into the deep layers of the skin, and removing it from the roots becomes problematic. Its appearance is not affected by the patient's age or gender. If you find chicken callus, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. If this is not done, daughter growths may appear on the surface of the foot, which will cause severe discomfort or unbearable pain.

Tablets, creams, ointments and other pharmaceutical products

The main assistants in the treatment of warts are antiviral ointments and wart tablets.

Acyclovir, Imiquimod, Viferon and analogues help destroy the papilloma virus in human skin and blood. Often, even without surgical intervention, removing a wart at home allows you to get rid of the growth for good.

Salipod patches, ointments, creams and other external preparations are auxiliary and are aimed at local cauterization of the growth or freezing. Careless use of products such as Warner Cryo, lapis pencil, Supercleaner, hydrogen peroxide and other solutions can lead to burns on the skin.

Iodine and castor oil are also considered popular and inexpensive remedies for warts.

Together with the above methods, it is extremely important to take immunomodulatory pharmaceutical drugs, which will stimulate the production of interferon.

Risk factors

Hypothermia, freezing feet, prolonged exposure to the open air in frosty and/or windy weather.
Failure to comply with sanitary and hygienic rules, rarely changing underwear and socks, wearing low-quality and uncomfortable shoes, incorrect selection of shoes depending on the season.
Lack of vitamins in the body, leading to disturbances in the functioning of the immune system, dryness and roughening of the skin.
Diseases that worsen the trophism of the tissues of the lower extremities and, in particular, the ankle joints (varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, thrombophlebitis, atherosclerosis, etc.).
Skin injuries (bruises, scratches, abrasions, abrasions).
Alcohol abuse, heavy smoking, frequent use of antibiotics and other powerful drugs, unhealthy eating habits.

Traditional methods

Even doctors cannot deny the effectiveness of traditional methods in the treatment of chicken warts. With regular use, the result will not take long to arrive. The use of folk remedies is especially important when you need to remove a wart on your finger.

Here are the most common home methods for removing chicken warts.

Evening baths . Immerse the affected part of the body in a container of warm water to which spruce branches have been added. The broth must be boiled in advance and allowed to settle to room temperature.
Homemade gel from aloe vera and vegetable oil , combined in a ratio of 10:1. Must be applied several times a day under a bandage.
Green onions infused in vinegar also eliminate the problem. You can leave the lotion overnight, securing it with an adhesive plaster.
Celandine juice is used immediately after cutting the stem. The bright orange liquid should be applied directly to the wart, as healthy skin can easily burn.
A few drops of vinegar on the growth is not a very pleasant procedure, but quite effective. It is recommended to do it at night before bedtime.
Birch bark contains salicylic acid, which serves as an excellent antiviral agent. Before applying to the wart, the bark should be softened in water.
the application of grated raw potatoes or garlic under the bandage overnight.
Removal by thread.

When choosing folk remedies to treat hanging warts, be prepared that you will need to wait several weeks, and possibly months, to get results.

Treatment of warts with pharmaceutical and folk remedies must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. A specific remedy can be prescribed only after a thorough examination of the root of the wart.

If suddenly the wart itches or actively grows, then you should immediately go to the doctor. These factors may indicate a malignant growth.

Treatment prognosis and how to avoid relapses

By nature, a plantar wart is harmless, but you should not get carried away with a pedicure; during the procedure, only the top layer is removed, leaving the root in the middle. There is a risk of accidental injury or infection

To eliminate relapse, it is recommended to strengthen the immune system and lead a healthy lifestyle. Prevention of plantar growths consists of following the recommendations:

do not use general hygiene products;
monitor foot hygiene;
wear quality shoes;
use moisturizing creams.

By paying attention to the protective properties of the body, strengthening the immune system, you can prevent the appearance of chicken ass on the body. By following simple foot care rules, you can reduce the chances of the growth reappearing after removal.

The article has been reviewed by the site editors

Causes of warts

A wart on a finger forms at the site of injury or microtrauma invisible to the eye. The virus can affect absolutely anyone. It is important to remember that HPV is transmitted through contact with a person who does not even know that he is a carrier of the virus.

The main reasons for the appearance of warts on the fingers:

frequent visits to public places: swimming pools, baths, saunas, transport, shops;
when the immune system is weakened and when communicating with a sick person;
use of personal hygiene items for a person who is a carrier of the virus (towel or gloves).

With a strong immune system, as well as contact with the virus, the disease does not pose a danger to humans. Otherwise, the development of papillomas occurs after 3-6 months.

What causes warts on the fingers of adults? There are additional factors that increase the risk of infection:

living in poor environmental conditions;
disturbances at the hormonal level;
increased sweating of the palms;
rarely wash your hands after visiting public places;
insufficient intake of vitamins into the body;
imbalance between wakefulness and rest;
malnutrition;
presence of bad habits.

The main cause of infection is contact with a sick person, as well as a decrease in the body's defenses. Infection most often occurs in places with high temperatures and humidity.

The appearance of papillomas on the hands is associated with frequent contact of the dermis with surrounding objects. If treatment for a skin disease is not started in time, the virus can infect other areas of the body.

Removing warts at home

There are a large number of methods for removing a wart at home. Traditional medicine has shown excellent results in removing formations under the nails. To reduce growths on your fingers, it is recommended to use the following remedies:

Ficus juice. Grind the leaf of the plant, add 2 times less vinegar to the resulting juice, and mix. Treat the affected area of skin, rinse after a quarter of an hour.
Tea tree ether. Mix water and aloe juice in equal proportions, add a few drops of essential oil. Apply a thin layer to the surface and wait until it dries. The product has antiviral and antifungal effects.
Onions with potatoes. Chop the vegetables and apply to the damaged skin surface. For convenience, you can squeeze out the juice, soak a sponge in it and treat papillomas.
Garlic. Peel the head of garlic, cut it and apply it to the sore spot. You should not keep it for too long, as garlic can cause burning and redness.

Garlic for removing warts

It is important to remember that home treatment should be used as an additional therapy to the main treatment. But still, in some cases, at the initial stage of nodule formation, home methods help to completely get rid of the skin disease.