Spikes and plantar growths are popularly called "chicken ass". Today it is one of the most common neoplasms of viral origin. It refers to benign, but a small risk of malignancy still exists. To the greatest extent, this applies to warts that appear on the legs due to rubbing during movement.
Classification unit
Often this neoplasm is called a corn. However, this approach is not entirely correct, since the causes of their occurrence are external factors. Warts are caused by conditions within the body. Therefore, "chicken ass" should be one of them.
Appearance
Most often formed "chicken ass" on the leg. They may appear on:
- heel;
- sole;
- fingers;
- between them.
Chicken butt between toes is like a dry callus. This is due to the fact that from above it is covered with a stratum corneum, consisting of dead cells of the dermis. The wart does not have a "leg", and its roots go deep inside, so it is quite difficult to remove it.
With careful steaming of the foot and removal of the stratum corneum, you can see dark blotches, which are clogged capillaries. On top is a small part of the "chicken ass". Basically, its mass is made up of roots, which can be several times larger than the “top”.
A distinctive feature, in comparison with other types of warts, is that this neoplasm has black dots on the surface. In addition, it has the shape of a circle, which is slightly raised above the surface of the skin.
Reasons
The main cause of this trouble is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The main way of its penetration into the body is contact-household. The following conditions contribute to infection:
- violation of hygiene rules (going to the pool without rubber slates, trying on shoes without socks, using someone else's bath accessories, wearing shoes belonging to other people);
- close contact with a carrier of the virus.
The following causes of "chicken butt" are related:
- existing chronic diseases (varicose veins, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus);
- microcracks and wounds on the epidermis;
- wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes;
- deformation of the foot, resulting in the development of flat feet, curvature of the toes, protrusion of the bone;
- poor limb hygiene;
- epidermis dry and cracking;
- sweating limbs.
HPV does not manifest itself for a long period, which is called the incubation period. It is dormant until the person's immune system weakens.
Symptoms
The "chicken butt" wart does not form immediately, but over a certain period of time in several stages:
- a smooth spot appears;
- scales form on it;
- a dense knot is formed, having a spherical shape, with a keratinized surface and clear boundaries;
- the growth grows further, up to a diameter of about 2 cm.
If there is a "chicken ass" on the leg, after its formation, painful sensations appear when making movements with the lower limbs. As the neoplasm grows, the roots begin to compress the nerve endings, which leads to painful syndromes when walking. If no action is taken, the pain will constantly increase, which will make a disabled person out of a full-fledged person who will not be able to move independently.
Diagnosis
After such a neoplasm appears on the body or hands, it is necessarycontact a specialist. Which doctor should I contact with "chicken ass"? Since this is a skin disease, you need to visit, first of all, a dermatologist. He will order special tests:
- HPV blood test;
- dermoscopy (a scraping taken from the top layer of the wart and examined under a microscope using special reagents).
In addition, the doctor will examine the neoplasm visually.
Wart Danger
As noted above, occasionally it can turn into a malignant neoplasm. The following factors contribute to this:
- her injury;
- attempt to cut with a knife;
- constant chafing with shoes.
To prevent this process, it is necessary to identify and cure this problem in time.
Treatment methods
Any neoplasms caused by HPV require complex measures. This provides for the passage of special procedures, the use of antiviral agents in order to get rid of the growth, strengthening immunity.
The neoplasm can be removed with the help of surgery, which is performed in the following ways.
- Surgical operation. The wart is removed with a scalpel, leaving a scar in its place. Only applies to large varieties where magnification is suspected.
- Electrocoagulation. A remedy for "chicken asshole", which consists in burning it with a high-frequency closed current. Suitable for non-old neoplasms with small roots. Blood and lymphbaked over the wound, protect it from pathogens.
- Cryodestruction. Freezing wart tissue with liquid nitrogen. After that, a bubble forms in its place, which resolves within a week. At the same time, how deeply the nitrogen acted cannot be assessed, therefore several procedures are used.
- Removal using different frequency radio waves. An advanced method to prevent the spread of HPV, which prevents the development of a secondary infection.
- Laser destruction. Also a highly effective way to destroy neoplasms. The resulting depression will be delayed for one week or a decade.
Depending on the capabilities of the clinic, the patient, the state of the body of the latter, the doctor will offer to choose one or another method of removing the wart. It should be taken into account that the laser and cryoscopy contribute to cauterization of neighboring tissues, which helps to prevent their suppuration and inflammation.
Drug therapy
Drugs used to treat HPV contain aggressive acids and alkalis, so to prevent chemical burns around the wart, stick a band-aid or apply a greasy layer of cream.
The main means to destroy the infection at the cellular level are the following:
- "Aciclovir";
- Imiquimod.
In addition, creams, solutions, ointments, patches are used to remove growths:
- Salipod;
- "Lapis Pencil";
- Ferezol;
- Super Cleaner;
- Verrukacid.
Special plasters or ointments based on salicylic acid can also be used to eliminate the external manifestations of the wart.
For faster penetration of the active substance and destruction of the root, before using any drug, it is better to steam the damaged area of the epidermis in a hot bath, in which soda and sea s alt are added.
Immunomodulators are used to produce interferons by the body. With their help, the risk of relapse is reduced.
Treatment with folk remedies
The most used remedy in the fight against HPV is celandine. Its name is borrowed from the name of the chemical preparation mentioned earlier, but it is not included in the composition of celandine.
Treatment of "chicken ass" with folk remedies with the help of this representative of the flora (otherwise called the warthog) is effective when applied in the flowering phase (early May - late June). If this period is missed, you will have to purchase the plant extract in pharmacies. With its juice or a small amount of extract, the wart is treated 2-3 times a day until it disappears completely. The average course duration is 3-4 weeks.
Crushed garlic can also be used in the fight against HPV. To do this, the clove is cleaned, chopped with a knife or on a grater (you can use a garlic press). The product is placed on parchment or cling film and applied to the area of the skin that is damaged - itmust be pre-steamed. For a better effect, you need to leave the compress until the morning, so it is fixed with a plaster or bandage. The full course lasts 2-3 weeks, after which the wart disappears.
In addition, table vinegar can be applied to the damaged area in the amount of a few drops, avoiding its contact with he althy epidermal areas. The course lasts for 2-3 weeks when applied three times a day.
This ailment is also cured with the help of propolis, for which it is thoroughly kneaded and the neoplasm is covered. Fix with adhesive tape and wear without removing for two weeks. If a bath is taken, then this piece should be replaced with a new one. After two weeks, the cake is removed, the top layer of the wart is cleaned, a piece of propolis is again applied for another two weeks. The full course of treatment is 1-2 months.
You can also use a decoction of spruce branches. In this case, they are preliminarily cut into pieces about 15 cm long, poured with water, boiled for 5 minutes and cooled. Baths are made every other day with the help of this decoction. After a week, pain will begin to disappear, but a complete cure is possible only after 1.5-2 months.
Lemon peel infusion is also used. To prepare it, the peel removed from two lemons is infused in 0.5 cup of 70% vinegar essence. Infusion occurs within a week with periodic shaking. The resulting infusion lubricates neoplasms 2-3 times a day until they are completely destroyed.
Warts can be lubricated with dandelion juice officinalis, milkweed. It is applied to neoplasms 4-5 times a day. You can also apply a slurry of Kalanchoe leaves, with a daily change of dressings for a week.
Another recipe: the onion is placed in a glass of vinegar, kept for 2 hours, then applied to the wart and fixed overnight. In addition, lubrication or application of compresses made from infusion or decoction of bitter wormwood is used. You can also use rubbing the neoplasm with sour varieties of apples 3-4 times a day.
Prevention
As with any other virus that has entered the human body, it will not be possible to completely get rid of HPV. However, it is quite possible to avoid defects on the epidermis. It's easier than later thinking about how to display "chicken ass".
To do this, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- skin needs to be moisturized with nourishing creams;
- shoes should be purchased and worn only suitable for a particular person;
- try it on at any outlet only in socks;
- do not use other people's hygiene products;
- keep your whole body hygienic, especially the extremities.
In closing
"Chicken butt" is the common name for a wart that is characterized by being raised above the skin, with dark inclusions. It is benign in nature, but with constant rubbing with uncomfortable shoes (when located on the foot), it can degenerate into a malignant one. Soyou need to consult a doctor in a timely manner to eliminate the disease. There are surgical, conservative and folk methods of treatment. The surgical method performed with a scalpel has recently been resorted to quite rarely.
