Children are often plagued with warts.
Folklore attributes warts to touching frogs or toads. This is a myth. Warts are transferred through skin to skin contact. Don’t worry when your kid gets a wart, they are extremely common & over 75% of children develop them at some point in their childhood.
Here are the facts on warts that every parent should know.
They can affect people at any age, but are most common among children.
They are most prevalent in children between the ages of 12 and 16.
They thrive in a warm moist environment such as showers, bathrooms, around swimming pools.
They are extremely contagious, but are typically harmless.
They can go away on their own but some warts usually require cryotherapy to remove them as they penetrate deep into the skin.
While medically harmless, warts can be uncomfortable and can cause some embarrassment. Warts are easily treated and so there is no need to worry that you will be suck with it for life.
As a parent, it’s important to that you & your kids know to to prevent warts and that they don’t pick or scratch them. This may cause the virus to spread, making it more difficult to treat.
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References:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/warts-on-children?page=3
