A prickle is a warty growth caused by the human papillomavirus. The active growth phase is caused by increased sweat production, decreased immune system defenses, mechanical friction and pressure. Localized on the soles of the feet, palms. Treatment is mandatory; the owner experiences constant severe pain and discomfort. The pharmacy offers many products, but the most convenient and effective is considered to be a patch for thorns on the feet. The main advantage is the rapid mechanical removal of the element.
How does the medication work?
As mentioned above, one of the main substances of the patch is salicylic acid. Its widespread use in the treatment of skin ailments is explained by the fact that when exposed to it, the formation on epithelial tissue becomes softer. Thanks to this property of the acid, getting rid of warts is easy.
Salipod is a good remedy for getting rid of formations that are caused by the activity of the human papillomavirus, corns formed as a result of wearing uncomfortable shoes, and calluses that appear for the same reasons.
For this reason, it should always be kept in your medicine cabinet at home. If a problematic growth appears on the skin, it can be quickly removed without even calling a doctor for help.
In addition, among the beneficial substances in the composition there is also sulfur - it will promote deeper penetration and treatment of distant areas of the skin - the epidermis. Will fight germs there. This is an excellent property, because with a spine, the surface layer of the skin, the epithelial tissue, and the deeper layer, the epidermis, are mainly damaged.
Contraindications for use
Despite their high effectiveness, local use of patches has a wide list of contraindications. This includes the following diseases and conditions:
- high sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- renal failure in a chronic form of development;
- pregnancy;
- location of moles and suspicious formations near the place where the patch was applied;
- childhood - the child has sensitive skin, and the drug can leave a severe burn or damage on it;
- damage in the area of growths - open wounds, erosions, cracks;
- breastfeeding period.
Special medical instructions regarding the use of salicylic patches apply to patients taking medications containing the following components:
- Zinc oxide. Present in medicines and cosmetics.
- Sulfonylurea. Used to treat diabetes mellitus.
- Methotrexate is an antitumor drug.
- Resorcinol is a medicine for dermatological use.
If, after attaching the patch, dermatitis, rash, or micro-abrasions appear, you must immediately remove the product to avoid the development of side effects.
The papilloma virus is insidious; it enters the body through an imperceptible microcrack and attacks at a moment when a person does not expect a blow.
If papillomas appear on your body, it means you are a carrier of the virus. Spines are a painful, unpleasant type of papillomas. They tend to grow and multiply, causing pain and disrupting the usual way of life. Removal is carried out in different ways, but only an anti-callus patch can painlessly and completely remove the formation. Just a few uses and the skin on your feet will become healthy and clean again. The article has been verified by the editors
Reliable tool
The combination of salicylic acid with sulfur and other substances gives Salipod several advantages:
- the activity of harmful microorganisms will be reduced;
- the zone of microbial activity will gradually narrow;
- the virus will not be able to affect nearby areas of epithelial tissue that are located next to the formation.
Thus, with one application of the patch, you will immediately relieve yourself of several problems that accompany the spine.
After salicylic acid gets on the epithelial tissue affected by the wart, it will immediately begin to fight the formation, and sulfur will help to dry it out as quickly as possible. For this reason, the patch will not only relieve you of skin ailments, but will also prevent their occurrence.
About the drug with salicylic acid
The Salipod patch is designed to combat core and dry calluses, as well as corns, thanks to which the legs become healthy and attractive. The main components of the patch are the following:
- salicylic acid (32%) - softens callus tissue;
- sulfur (8%) - is a bactericidal substance, fights bacteria and fungus that develop in damaged layers of the skin;
- auxiliary components (rubber, lanolin and rosin).
Important. Sulfur penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis and softens them. After this, the bacterial or fungal microflora dies.
Infection often accompanies the appearance of corns.
How to treat
If you want the result to be good and as fast as possible, you need to be responsible when using it. To do this, you will need to follow a few simple rules. So, how to use the patch correctly:
- First of all, you will need to take a bath, preferably a warm one. Pay more attention to the problem area of the skin and rid it of dirt deposits so that the formation is clearly visible and not covered with dirt.
- When the water procedures are completed, you need to dry the skin; be careful with the affected area of the epithelial tissue so as not to cause damage, but you should not leave it wet either.
- Now the skin is ready to apply the product: simply apply the patch to the wart. Make sure that skin that is not damaged by the virus does not remain under the patch.
- Wait until two days have passed. When this happens, you can remove the patch.
- It is advisable to directly steam the area of skin where the wart is located so that the skin there becomes softer.
- The formation can be removed with pumice.
Often application alone is not enough for treatment, which is why the procedure must be repeated. After cleaning the growth with pumice, you will need to remove the surface layer of skin on the wart and apply the patch again, again for two days. After they expire, you will need to steam and cleanse the dead skin again.
Typically, complete removal of the spine requires three to four procedures. Thus, the course of treatment is about ten days.
Instructions for use
A special adhesive plaster for the spine is active at the site of attachment only if it is used correctly. To increase the effectiveness of the drug, it acts according to the following scheme:
- Prepare the skin for better absorption of medicinal components. To do this, the affected leg or arm is steamed in a hot bath. The best softening result is achieved by adding salt and soda to the water. After 15-20 minutes, the skin is wiped dry with a towel.
- If the patch plate is completely saturated with the medicine, you need to cut out a round piece with scissors according to the size of the plantar wart.
- The patch is released from the protective film.
- The active zone is carefully applied to the spine.
- For reliable fixation, a regular adhesive plaster is attached on top.
- Do not delete the time period specified by the manufacturer. For some it takes two days, others require replacement after 12-24 hours.
- After the exposure time has expired, the foot, palm, and finger should be cleaned of the pad. Remove carefully; under the base there is peeled skin.
- Carefully treat the softened growth with pedicure devices. If you feel pain, stop, disinfect the remaining spine with alcohol, peroxide, etc.
- Steam it, apply a new piece of adhesive plaster.
Repeat the treatment until the root viral growth completely disappears. The duration of the course depends on the size and depth of the damage.
Can defeat go away
It is not surprising that in some cases the spine goes away as suddenly as it appeared. The same is observed with other types of formations. But this can only happen in those patients who have excellent immunity.
If you have problems with your immune system, you shouldn’t wait for a miracle. Take action. And first of all, go to the doctor.
If, when contacting a specialist, the patient has painful warts that do not allow him to live in peace, he is prescribed medications that improve the functioning of the immune system and therapy to remove the formation itself. Otherwise, a person will not be able to live a normal life.
Analogs
In cases where adhesive plaster cannot be used for certain reasons, there are several analogues that are similar in action.
The most commonly used drugs are:
- Urgo;
- Mozolin;
- Compid.
In addition, there are liquid preparations, for example, Collomak, which is used at the initial stage of the appearance of thorns and warts and quite effectively removes them along with the root.
Reviews
Bella, Moscow, 26 years old: I used the Salipod patch for spines (I read the reviews and decided to buy) for almost eight days. What I want to note: there was no pain at all (although I thought that since it is considered effective, it means there will definitely be pain), it is very easy to use. A couple of months ago I had warts and I got rid of them with tablets and ointments - it’s not that it didn’t help, you just have to remember all the time what time you take this drug, what time you take that one, but not so much with a plaster - stick it on your wart and go to yourself. After getting rid of the formation of new spines, I did not notice.
Dmitry, Volzhsky, 36 years old: A good remedy, but, to be honest, I searched for it. I went from pharmacy to pharmacy (a friend said it was very effective, so I decided to try it), they said that this patch for the spine is not available. Finally I found Salipod, almost on the outskirts of the city, and that same evening I applied it to the wart - it was small and generally barely noticeable. Probably two or three days passed, and everyone forgot about the problems. Good product, it helps.
Alla, Moscow, 35 years old: My son came to rest in the summer, and we noticed that he had a small education. I immediately took him to the doctor - they reassured us, they said that there is such a good Salipod patch that helps everyone. Well, we immediately ran to the pharmacy to buy it - on the second day it became a little easier for my son to walk, and after three days we stopped needing the patch, since everything had already passed. Thanks to those who came up with this inexpensive but helpful tool.
Efficacy of the drug
The result of Salipod's action is the rapid and painless softening of spines and calluses, which are quickly removed due to softening. The glue remaining after removing the adhesive plaster is removed on its own after a few days.
It is important to remember that you should avoid sticking the patch to healthy areas of the skin, as this risks developing an acute allergic reaction.
The advantage of adhesive tape treatment is that there is no pain, unlike alternative methods of removing spines, such as liquid nitrogen or traditional surgery. After removing the patch, the skin becomes soft, so you should not try to remove it right away. Hasty removal can damage nearby healthy tissue and lead to an inflammatory process.
For heel spikes, a two-week course of treatment allows you to get a 100% positive result. The average cost of Salipod is quite low (up to 70 rubles per package) and is available to all categories of patients.
Plaster from Aliexpress
Full name: Foot Care Medical Plaster Foot Corn Removal Calluses Plantar.
Method of use for plantar warts: steam your feet thoroughly and wipe dry. Cover the wart/papilloma with a plaster. You can leave it for up to 24 hours. Before applying the next patch, it is recommended to steam your feet again. For formations on the hands, the algorithm is similar.
Be sure to read:
How to get rid of warts on a child's foot
Reviews about these Thai patches are good. Among the advantages they note:
- really help;
- hold well and do not leave sticky marks;
- are economically spent;
- cheap.
Cost from 30 rubles for 10 pieces.
Side effects and precautions
If you follow all the conditions specified in the instructions, the Salipod patch causes almost no unwanted side effects. Possible negative effects include allergic skin reactions: itching and redness at the site of contact of the patch. If scarlet spots appear, indicating contact dermatitis, you should stop using Salipod and consult a doctor about another method of treatment.
Due to the presence of salicylic acid in the composition, you need to be careful when taking medications of the hypoglycemic group at the same time (they are used
for diabetes) and Methotrexate (against tumors). It increases the side effects of these drugs. In addition, it is not recommended to use salicylic acid together with resorcinol and zinc oxide.
Features of use in childhood
In children under 10 years of age, doctors do not recommend using salicylic acid-based products. This is due to the fact that children can move the bandage, pushing it onto healthy skin. Treatment of children should be carried out after consultation with a doctor, choosing the best methods. Modern medicine is able to remove any skin growth, plantar warts, defects on any part of the body in one visit to a medical facility. Hardware methods for removing papillomas, warts and moles provide a guaranteed result without scars and complications. Laser, liquid nitrogen, and electric current are often used for cosmetic purposes. In one procedure you can get rid of several formations.
