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Fish eye treatment can be done at home as long as the dermatologist's recommendations are followed, and the use of ointments or acid solutions directly on the spot is usually indicated. Treatment is slow and can take more than 30 days, depending on the size of the lesion.
In cases where the treatment performed at home is not enough, the dermatologist can indicate the performance of dermatological procedures such as electrocautery or cryotherapy with nitrogen, for example.
Fisheye is a type of wart that appears on the sole of the foot and, therefore, can also be known as a plantar wart, and is caused by the human papilloma virus, HPV, which can penetrate the skin when a person walks barefoot in places contaminated with the virus, such as swimming pools, clubs, gyms and changing rooms. See more about the fisheye.
1. Ointments and solutions with acid
The use of ointments or solutions containing acids in their composition is the main form of treatment indicated by the dermatologist, and products containing salicylic, nitric or trichloroacetic acid may be indicated. It is usually recommended to apply the ointment or solution once a day, because they promote an exfoliation on the skin, removing the most superficial layer and, consequently, the wart.
The application of the ointment indicated by the dermatologist at home can be done in two steps:
- Removal of excess skin: this step is important so that excess skin is removed, promoting the most direct and effective performance of the product indicated by the dermatologist. So, it is recommended to soak your feet in a basin with warm water and a little coarse salt, to soften the skin and remove as much of the dirt as possible. After your feet are properly cleaned and your skin is more soft, you can use a little pumice to remove excess keratin from the area around the wart. However, this procedure should not cause pain or discomfort;
- Application of the ointment or solution with acid: after removing the excess skin, the product recommended by the doctor can be applied directly to the fish eye, according to his or her guidance, and in some cases a time may be indicated that the person should be with the product.
It is not recommended that the person try to pull the skin to remove the wart, this is because the viruses can spread, giving rise to new warts, in addition to the risk of local infection, since the fragile skin allows the entry of others microorganisms more easily.
2. Other forms of treatment
In cases where the treatment with acid does not have the expected results, when the person has many warts or when the fish eye is very deep, other dermatological treatments to remove the wart may be recommended.
One of the treatments indicated is cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, in which the wart is subjected to very low temperatures, allowing its freezing and removal. Understand how cryotherapy is done