Shingles is a type of skin infection that results in rashes on certain parts of the body. It is characterized by a single stripe of blisters that may occur on either side of the body. The varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox is also responsible for causing shingles. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus remains in a dormant state in the body. If the virus gets reactivated, it might cause shingles. The symptoms of shingles are: 1. You may experience sensations of numbness and burning on the affected area 2. The affected area may be sensitive to touch 3. Symptoms of red rashes on the body 4. Blisters that are filled with fluid 5. Bursting of blisters and crusting 6. You may experience fever and headaches 7. You may have difficulties in vision The first symptom of shingles is the pain that results from the rash. In some cases, rashes may occur around the eyes. Causes Shingles is caused by the virus that is responsible for chickenpox. After lying dormant for certain period of time, the virus may get reactivated and travel through the nerve pathways on the skin. This is more likely to happen if your immunity level is somehow affected, which makes it easier for the body to get infected. The disease is contagious in nature, so it is advised to stay away from people who have shingles. Remember that if you are not immune to chickenpox, then coming in contact with a person who has shingles, might result in you developing chickenpox. Shingles may result in certain complications in the body such as: 1. Vision loss: shingles, if present around the eyes, may lead to infections in the eye causing vision problems. 2. Post herpetic neuralgia: in some cases, the pain that occurs from shingles may continue well after the infection has subsided. 3. Neurological complications: shingles may cause inflammation in various nerves, resulting in neurological disorders such as facial paralysis and balance problems. 4. Infections in the skin: shingles may also cause infections on the skin.

There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the gate to the entry of this virus. Types of warts: Hands: warts on the hands are a common type. Face: face is affected by flat warts. Feet: warts that appear on the leg or sole of the foot or thigh are masses of skin cells like calluses with somewhat skin color, called plantar warts. Only sometimes they are painful and they grow after each scissoring. Removing it is not an answer. ; Genitals: genital warts get transferred sexually from an infected person through coitus and oral sex. Penis, vagina opening and anus can be the place of its occurrence. Natural ways to remove warts: Apple cider vinegar When an apple juice is fermented in a factory to produce an acidic substance called apple cider vinegar. It contains a chemical called salicylic acid that removes infected skin. This vinegar has antimicrobial properties which fights with hpv. Prepare a solution of applecidervinegar 2parts and 1 part water. Now soak cotton in it and apply on warts like bandages. Please do not apply on open wounds. 2) ginger ;Garlic has a compound called allicin that has antimicrobial effects, antiviral and immune changing properties. Make a paste of garlic clove and water. Take the paste on the bandage and cover the warts with it. Do this for 4 days in a week. 3) pineapple A mixture of peptide digesting enzymes called bromelain found in pineapple that removes the dead and immature skin cells. People have used it on removing the warts and have had many positive results. Make a pineapple juice and soak cotton to apply it on warts. This makes warts fall off. 4) clear nail polish Applying clear nail polish is a home made remedy based on personal experiences. Its chemical properties suffocate the virus in warts and help in falling off. It acts as a protective coating to wards of air. Do it twice a day for a week. 5) bee propolis ;Honey bees collect plant substances, pollen, wax, nectar and with his enzymes make a resin-like substance known as propolis. Propolis s antiviral and rejuvenate skin cell properties. Acne, wounds, hsv (herpes simplex virus) are being treated by it. And it may help in fighting hpv in warts. Apply propolis on warts overnight. 6) castor oil Antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties are found in castor oil. Skin infection conditions like ringworm dandruff warts are treated by applying it everyday on skin. After a few days warts will fall off. 7) tea tree oil Oil extract from tea trees has chemicals that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It has antiviral properties that are used to treat acne and athletes' foot warts. 8) aspirin Aspirin is a mixture of chemicals. One is salicyclic acid whose work is to peep off the warts overgrown infected areas. Take a tablet of aspirin, crush it and mix it well. Water. Now apply it on a bandage and put on warts. Tight it and leave it for the whole night. Repeating a few times in a week makes warts fall. ; 9) duct tape Most popular way to remove warts is duct tape. It removes the infected area easily in a period of time. Take a small cut of duct and stick it to warts. Remove it many times a day in a week. Use pumice stone to scrub it and soak it in water. Repeat the work for many days. Sensitive skin has many side problems like bleeding and irritation. Steps to prevent warts? Warts cannot be prevented forever. You can just avoid its growth and reduce its contagious properties. Few few steps should be taken for future prevention: Avoid cutting the wart which may cause it to spread to other areas. The habit of biting nails overgrown areas causes viruses to spread to faces. Sharing nail clippers, towels, razors can cause spreading of it to others. Directly touching the warts is not well. Get done with the hpv vaccine. Genitals warts can be prevented by using condoms. Plantar warts spread more in wet conditions so keep your feet clean. Wearing the dirty slippers of other infected people can cause its spread. ; Conclusion: Warts are many types according to their place of occurrence. Warts are harmless but cannot be prevented for always. Its growth can be taken care of. Medicine cannot work in a positive way at warts. Natural remedies are easy to apply on it. Please visit the doctor if any irritation occurs and him/her for any further problem.

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