Spikes on the legs - causes and treatment

Boils, small abrasions on the heels, corns - all this can cause a bit of discomfort to the owner. However, if the neoplasm causes acute pain when walking, you should think about it and see a doctor immediately. It is possible that it gives rise to the appearance of thorn -like symptoms on the feet - a type of wart that is often localized on the heel or toes and requires long -term treatment.

What is a spike

Plantar warts, goose, or in Latin Verruca plantaris - this is what experienced doctors call a neoplasm that resembles corns in appearance, but causes painful tingling when walking. Spike is considered a type of wart by the method of radicular adhesion in the inner layer of the skin. Small formations can be cured through folk methods, and only deep freezing methods, laser removal and electrocoagulation help completely remove the thorns on the feet.

Geese, which have grown deep into the skin, touch and injure nerve endings, and can cause cracks on the surface of the feet and inflammation. Skin growths are localized mainly on the skin of the feet, heels, toes or hands, but sometimes delicate areas of the body are also prone to viral infections: face, neck, ankles. Like other warts, spines on the legs are benign neoplasms, but if not treated properly, they can develop into malignant tumors.

Educational characteristics

As a rule, the diameter of plantar warts varies within 1-2 centimeters, but sometimes the size of the neoplasm can reach 4-5 cm In photos, the spike on the foot looks like a round or oval dry callus, with a clear border. When touched, the formation is very dense and painful. Under a microscope, a black-brown dot can be seen in the center of the spine. If you carefully examine the growth after steaming the feet, you can see the threads on the surface of the spikes that have grown in all layers of the skin.

The first signs of appearance

At the beginning of development, the spikes on the legs look like dry calluses with a hardened crust. However, if it is not treated properly, the neoplasm increases in size, changes color, becomes wavy, and a small hole forms in the center, where the stem is clearly visible. When pressing on the foot, there is a sharp pain, as if a needle or thorn is stuck in the foot. If the neoplasm is not removed immediately, new growths may appear nearby from time to time.

How the infection occurs

Plantar warts are a viral disease that can be transmitted through open wounds on the soles of the feet, through contact with a sick person, or through shared objects. Bacteria feel very comfortable in a humid environment, so people who sweat excessively on the feet are prone to the appearance of thorns. Most often, the infection occurs after visiting the pool, bath, gym. To prevent the appearance of plantar warts, doctors recommend that you always bring personal hygiene products and swimming shoes with you.

Causes of plantar warts

It causes a surge in the legs of the human papillomavirus, which is found even in a healthy body. However, when certain conditions are created, bacteria begin to actively multiply, giving rise to skin lesions. This risk is particularly high in immunocompromised people, pregnant women and children. Spikes on the foot appear as a result of normal friction of the foot in tight shoes, caused by congenital malformations or acquired in the skeletal structure, for example, from the club foot. Among the factors that provoke the development of the virus in the body also include:

• excessive sweating on palms, interdigital space, feet;
• constant stress, overstrain, lack of sleep;
• injuries, wounds or burns to the skin of the feet or hands;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• infectious and viral diseases - influenza, SARS, tonsillitis;
• wearing uncomfortable or tight shoes;
• Flat feet;
• avitaminosis;
• overweight.

How to get rid of thorns

If a suspicious formation appears on the soles of the feet, you should not delay a visit to the doctor. The sooner a correct diagnosis is made and treatment is started, the less the risk of the growth of the wart process deep into the soft tissues. There are several methods of treating papilloma: physical effects on warts, surgery, removal of tumors with chemicals, complex therapies to enhance immunity. Minimally invasive methods are very popular.

Physical effects on warts

Papilloma removal with a scalpel is rarely used today, as this method does not provide a 100% guarantee of getting rid of the problem. The rest of the process in the skin layer can trigger recurrence and the growth of larger neoplasms. This method of treatment is acceptable if all other options are not available. The surgery was performed under local anesthesia, followed by a long recovery period.

Chemical Methods

This option is considered one of the best in the conservative treatment of the spinal cord. Aggressive substances that are part of some drugs, when they enter the affected skin area, cause cell necrosis, after which the keratin particles are easily removed mechanically. Keep in mind that this option is painful and can trigger the appearance of scars and scars on the body. Preparations with a chemical composition consist of several types:

• With a necrotic effect - due to very aggressive components, they trigger the mummy of the skin surface. Such drugs are categorically contraindicated during pregnancy and for the treatment of children.
• Keratolytic - an agent that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, helping to soften rough skin. In combination with other drugs, they enhance its effect, contributing to the deep penetration of the active substance. Keratolytic drugs include: ointments and solutions with acids, urea -based patches.
• With a cryogenic effect - they act like a cryodestruction procedure, freezing and stopping the growth of papillomas.

Immunotherapy

For a quick recovery, along with local remedies, doctors recommend using medications that stimulate the immune system. For this, immunostimulants are prescribed. At home, immunotherapy consists of the normalization of nutrition. The menu should include more fresh fruits, vegetables, juices. In addition, you can do light sports - swimming, running, cycling.

How to remove spikes on the feet at home

It can be difficult to cure thorns the easy way. The whole difficulty lies in removing the root of the benign neoplasm, otherwise the problem will arise again in the future. If you are worried about a spike on the leg, special preparations will help to remove it:

• Ointment with salicylic acid - a drug for external use. It has antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects. The ointment should be applied to the skin that has been steamed and dried with a thin layer. To enhance the effect, an occlusive bandage can be applied from above. It is necessary to carry out the procedure until the papilloma disappears completely 1 time a day. If desired, the ointment can be replaced with a special patch or preparation based on salicylic and lactic acid.
• Ointment with interferon alfa-2b is a drug that has antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. The ointment is applied in a thin layer 3-4 times a day on the lesion. The duration of the course of treatment is 4-7 days. Contraindications include: individual intolerance to the components and the age of the child up to one year.
• Special pencils are preparations containing silver with antiseptic effect. The surface of the pencil is moistened with water, after which the product is applied to the damaged skin, while avoiding affecting the healthy epidermis. Pencils should not be used during pregnancy, for the treatment of children, with the appearance of papillomas on the neck or face.
• Liquids are formed based on strong alkaline mixtures. Before use, the healthy skin around the papilloma must be lubricated with an oily cream, after which one drop of the solution is applied tightly in the center of the growth. Treatment is carried out until complete burning of the plantar warts. Keep in mind that the procedure is very painful, causing itching and burning.
• Local agents based on isotretinoin. Belonging to the group of keratolytic drugs, available in tablet form. Capsules are taken orally with food at a dose of 0. 5-1 mg / kg for up to four months. This drug is contraindicated during pregnancy. With caution, you can take pills for diabetes, obesity, renal and hepatic insufficiency.
• Keratolytic ointment that helps treat advanced plantar warts. When applied to the skin, the active components of the product destroy nerve connections between dead cells. This product is produced based on urea, salicylic, citric, lactic acid. Sometimes it can trigger the appearance of adverse reactions in the form of burning, itching and redness of the skin at the site of application.
• Phenol and tricresol based liquids with mummy effect. The method of use is the same as in the treatment with alkaline solutions. The drug is contraindicated in the presence of moles next to the papilloma, with hypersensitivity and in children under 7 years of age.

How to remove spikes on the legs

If the plantar warts have grown deep into the skin, most likely topical creams, solutions and regular ointments will not help. In such situations, doctors recommend using minimally invasive methods of wart removal: electrocoagulation, laser removal using liquid nitrogen coagulation - cryodestruction. This method helps not only to remove the spike on the foot, but also prevents its reappearance in the future.

Cryodestruction

Burn the warts and their rhizomes with liquid nitrogen. Under the influence of cold, the body of the papilloma is destroyed, the area of inflammation is reduced and more viruses and bacteria die. Small bubbles remain at the site of the procedure, which disappear on their own in one and a half to two weeks. The procedure takes place without anesthesia and does not cause pain. Surgical disadvantages in the long recovery period and the possibility of injury to the skin next to the wart. You cannot undergo a cryodestruction procedure for cancer.

Electrocoagulation

This method shows good results only in the early stages of the appearance of thorns, when the filiform roots do not have time to hit most of the legs. Papillomas are removed when the skin is exposed to high -frequency current pulses, resulting in spikes on the legs and burning rhizomes. The disadvantage of such an operation is the pain: after the procedure, bleeding wounds remain on the body. Occasionally scars may appear after removal by electric current.

Pulsed laser treatment

One of the most popular and sought after treatments for plantar warts. Removal occurs under the influence of a laser beam, which simultaneously burns the papilloma and disinfects the skin surface at the site of surgery. The method of laser treatment does not cause any complications, after the procedure, the patient quickly recovers, the possibility of regrowth of the spine in the legs is completely excluded. The only drawback of this method is the high operating costs.

Spikes on the legs - treatment with folk remedies

Along with complex medication treatments at home, plantar warts can be removed using traditional medicine. There are several effective recipes to get rid of thorns on the feet, palms and toes:

1. The spike on the heel will pass if you regularly use nettle compresses on the sore spot. To prepare it, finely chop the nettle leaves, wrap them with clean burdock leaves, attach with a band-aid. Put socks on your feet and let the compresses overnight. The duration of such therapy is 3-4 sessions. By the same principle, you can make compresses from Kalanchoe, potatoes and garlic.
2. Vinegar lotion helps nicely. To cook it, use fresh garlic and 9%table vinegar. Mix the ingredients to a fluffy state and apply, after getting healthy skin with a patch. The mixture is aged for about one and a half to two hours, after which it is washed with warm water. To enhance the effect after the lotion, the surface of the feet is recommended to be treated with an ointment with salicylic acid.
3. An equally effective drug for human papillomavirus is iodine. It dries the skin well, disinfects, helps relieve inflammation. To cure spikes on the legs with iodine, it is necessary to constantly lubricate the affected areas of the body.
4. Folk remedies according to the type of alkaline preparation can be prepared at home. To do this, celandine leaves are collected, ground or finely chopped, and then poured with 90%medicinal alcohol. The mixture is insisted in a dark cool place for 1. 5-2 weeks, after which it is filtered. You need to apply the solution in the direction of the eyes, cover the skin around the spike with a plaster or apply with an oily cream. The duration of treatment with celandine juice depends on the growth of the neoplasm, but should not exceed 30 days.
5. Painful neoplasms can be burned with brine from canned cucumbers or tomatoes. To do this, take thick wool socks, soak in salt water and wear. From above, wrap your feet with cling film or bag. To create a greenhouse effect, pair the compress with a clean, dry pair of socks. Make compresses in the evening, wash your feet with cold water in the morning. The procedure should be performed until all tubercles have been completed.