Why has the wart turned black and what to do?

Probably, there are no people who have not learned from their own experience what a wart is. This is a formation that rises above the skin, mainly of a benign nature, with keratinized cells. It does not bring much inconvenience if it is not located in visible places or is not subject to injury. But suddenly it turns out that the wart has turned black, what should I do?

Causes of blackening wart

Warts have a viral etiology, the culprit is the human papillomavirus. Any changes within the body can lead to a change in their color, shape, quantity. Blackening of a wart for no apparent reason is a reason to consult a specialist. This may indicate both natural death and the progression of the virus, its transformation into a malignant formation, the presence of an inflammatory process. [1]Sometimes this happens as a result of treatment.

The wart turned black after celandine

It is not for nothing that this herb is also called the warthog, its "poisonous" chemical composition is able to cope with the growth. The plant contains more than 20 alkaloids, organic acids, saponins, bitterness, resinous substances, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, essential oils.

The procedure for removing a wart begins with steaming and cutting off the upper layer of the formation. Then several times a day it is moistened with fresh celandine juice, while all its parts are used. In summer, you can give preference to a fresh plant, especially since it grows everywhere like a weed.

If it is not possible to disrupt it or out of season, you can use the celandine tincture purchased at the pharmacy. For plantar warts, compresses should be applied and left overnight.

The blackening of the wart after nitrogen indicates the effectiveness of the remedy: when it dries, it changes color. And then it disappears. [2]

The wart turned black after being burned with nitrogen

One of the most effective methods for removing a wart is cryodestruction or burning with liquid nitrogen. Exposure to the growth of a substance, the temperature of which is close to -200 ⁰ C, leads to freezing of tissues, and then their death. Blackening of the wart is often an indication that the treatment has worked. After a while, it should fall off. [3]

The wart diminished and turned black after Eplan ointment

To get rid of warts at home, you can apply Eplan ointment. The drug has a bactericidal, emollient, analgesic, regenerating properties. It has no contraindications and can be used by everyone without any restrictions.

The wart should be lubricated with ointment at least twice a day, and for greater effectiveness, apply a napkin soaked in the substance to it. The result of successful treatment will be blackening of the formation, because the root is killed and does not feed its upper layer, decrease in size, complete disappearance after a certain period of time.

The wart has turned black but won't fall off

There are several options for action when the wart has turned black, but does not fall off as a result of exposure to one or another remedy. First, it does not hurt, is not inflamed, and does not cause any discomfort. In this case, you can try another home treatment after a while. If it turns black and hurts, then you definitely need to see a doctor and make sure that nothing dangerous has happened. The specialist will decide what to do if the wart has turned black, apply another conservative treatment, or resort to surgical removal. [4]

Sometimes it is necessary to undergo treatment with antiviral drugs.