Damaged Skin
The skin is the organ that protects the other parts from outside invaders, like viruses, germs, bacteria, and chemicals. It is composed of hair, nails, sweat, and oil glands that work together to keep the skin and other parts of the body free from damage. As a result, the skin can kill outside invaders and even cause injuries.
Damaged skin is caused by harsh environments such as UV rays, cold climates, and pollution. Other factors are humidity, allergens, alkaline detergents, over-exfoliation, steroids, psychological distress, and genetic factors.
Damaged skin is often seen as dry, scaly, itchy, rough or discolored patches, sensitive or inflamed, and acne. The outermost layer of the skin defends the body against environmental factors such as a virus. The human papillomavirus can easily access the body when it enters damaged skin. Since the body’s protective barrier is damaged, it opens an entrance for harmful invaders. This will prompt the spread of plantar warts in the body. After exposure to the virus, the human papillomavirus attacks the epidermal layers of the skin. And since the skin cells are already damaged, they cannot prevent the spread of HPV.
