When it comes to wart removal, a large amount of focus is placed
on the removal itself. While it is important to focus on the actual removal
process, it is also important to keep in mind what will happen afterwards. If you are planning on having one of your
warts removed, you are advised to examine the care that is needed, after your
wart or warts have been removed.
Perhaps, the first step in caring for your wound, which was
likely created after your wart or warts were removed, is to know what you need
to do. If you are having your wart
professionally removed, by a dermatologist or by your family doctor, you should
be provided with detailed information. In addition to detailed information,
there is also a good chance that you would also be sent home with supplies.
These supplies may include, but are not be limited to, bandages, pads, and
antibiotic cream.
Although you can receive the best after removal care advice
from a physician, you may not be able to get that information. If you are
performing your own at home wart removal, you will need to familiarize yourself
with the proper ways to care for your wounds.
This can easily be done with the internet. Online, you should be able to find a number
of different medical websites. These medical websites are likely to contain
information, tips, and advice for those who just had a wart removed. Of course,
you are advised to be cautious and consider where you are getting your
information from, but if it is from a reliable place, you will want to follow
the instructions given to you.
How to keep your wart wou nd clean
Whether you get information, on caring for your wart wound,
from the doctor who performed the removal or the internet, it is likely that
you will be provided with similar instructions.
Perhaps, the most important instructions to follow is keeping your
wounds clean. Depending on the type of
wound you have, which will also depend on the wart removal method used, you may
have a small wound or scab. If this part of your skin is not properly cleaned,
on a regular basis, it may become infected. In most cases, simple soap and
water should be enough.
- In addition to keeping your wound or scab clean, you will also want to keep it covered. This will help, not only to keep it clean, but it should also prevent an infection from forming. When covering the area, it should be enough to use a regular bandage. It may also be a good idea to apply antibiotic cream on the spot. However, it is important to remember that some wart removers, such as some freeze-off wart removal products, caution you against using any skin creams, at least for a certain period of time. It is not exactly sure why this is, but you are advised to follow all direction, especially if you purchase an over-the-counter wart remover.
- Once your wound has started to heal, a scab may begin to form and new skin may start to grow. When this occurs, it is important that you leave everything alone. In fact, that is why it is advised that you always keep the area covered. Picking or even touching the area could not only create an infection, but it could also hurt the healing process. If the healing process is interrupted, you may end up developing a permanent scar. With wart removal, there is always a chance that a scar could develop, but it all depends. To lesser your chances of having a scar, you need to refrain from messing with the scab or new skin that begins to develop.
Co nclusion
If you notice any complications, such as a wound that will
not heal or one that is extremely painful, you may want to consider seeking
medical advice. Although the problem may
only be temporary or minor, it is still nice to be on the safe side. Not everyone thinks about the complications
associated with wart removal. If you do,
there will be a better chance of nothing going wrong.
