Can You Get Warts from a Massage? A Guide to Wart Prevention During Massage Therapy
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Are you considering getting a massage but are worried about the possibility of getting warts from it? While massages can be highly beneficial for both physical and mental health, there is some risk involved when sharing body contact with others. In this blog post, we’ll explore whether or not you can get warts from a massage.
What Are Warts?
Warts are small growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear anywhere on the body and come in different shapes, sizes, and textures. While they are typically harmless, they can cause discomfort, especially if they become irritated or infected.
What Are the Symptoms of Warts?
The symptoms of warts vary depending on their location and type. Here are some common symptoms:
- A single growth that is usually small in size
- Multiple growths that may grow together to form a larger mass
- A growth that is itchy or feels like sandpaper when touched
How Are Warts Transmitted?
Warts can be spread through skin-to-skin contact, such as touching someone who has warts. They can also be transmitted through shared towels, personal care items, and even sex. In rare cases, people can get infected by touching something that has come into contact with the wart itself.
Can You Get Warts from a Massage?
Yes, it is possible to get warts from a massage. If you are massaged by someone who has warts on their hands or fingers and then touches your undilated skin (skin not rubbed against during the massage), there is an increased risk of becoming infected.
Factors That Increase the Risk of Getting Warts
Some things can increase the likelihood of getting warts from a massage:
- If you do have genital herpes: According to research, people with Herpes who receive massage therapy should avoid physical touch.
Preventing Warts During Massage Therapy
While there’s an increased risk of getting warts during massage treatments when coming into contact with someone with warts, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the benefits that massages have to offer you. With some preventive measures, you can minimize the risks and enjoy your massage therapy:
- Before scheduling a massage, ask your therapist about their personal hygiene practices.
- Avoid using shared towels or anything that may have come into contact with someone who has had exposure.
- If you do end up touching or being touched by someone who has warts on a hand covered from direct contact while massaging them; this would still be considered relatively safe (with some basic precautions for hygiene).
- Consider taking more steps towards reducing the risk when your therapist rubs against your skin (you could ask them if it is okay first before doing so) that were previously touched at close proximity where they put their hands in contact.
Warts are a small price to pay. However, there’s always a chance you might get warts due to some form of skin irritation or infection caused by an unseen irritant while getting massaged.
Wart Treatment Options
While the treatments for genital herpes could also apply, if there were a case when getting infected through massage therapy here are options available:
* In any event, if you have been touched with direct contact and become suspicious that you may be experiencing signs like itching around affected skin areas then visit your local doctor who specializes in such diseases like sexually transmitted infections where it would receive more professional advice.
Final Thoughts
Getting warts from a massage is possible but rare. While massages provide many benefits to both mind and body, they do carry some risks including the risk of getting genital herpes during sexual intimate encounters which are higher if you have herpes. In such an event; taking simple hygiene practices or avoiding physical contact altogether could really minimize potential outcomes.
Takeaways
- You might end up getting warts after a massage if someone has them on their hands.
- Even so, there are effective ways to minimize this risk when scheduling regular massages at your local beauty center.
