Helpful Information Regarding Warts Of All Types

As a small rough growth, the warts can occur mainly in hands and feet. It is the skin infection by an infection known as HPV or the human papilloma virus. Studies have actually shown that this typical virus, on the hands or the feet, can infect three out of four persons. The warts just remain for months or year and vanish naturally, however sometimes, they establish cancer.

 

Types of Warts

1. Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)
   • Appearance: Small, rough, raised bumps, often with a cauliflower-like texture.
   • Location: Typically found on hands, fingers, and around the nails.
   • Causes: Often transmitted through direct contact or shared surfaces.
2. Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris)
   • Appearance: Hard, grainy growths, often with black pinpoint dots (clotted blood vessels).
   • Location: Found on the soles of the feet and can cause discomfort when walking.
   • Causes: Commonly contracted in communal areas like pools and locker rooms.
3. Flat Warts (Verruca Plana)
   • Appearance: Small, flat, and smooth bumps that may be flesh-colored, pink, or yellow.
   • Location: Often found on the face, neck, hands, and arms.
   • Causes: Spread through scratching or shaving.
4. Filiform Warts
   • Appearance: Thin, finger-like projections that are flesh-colored.
   • Location: Typically occur on the face, especially around the mouth, nose, and eyes.
   • Causes: Spread through direct contact.
5. Genital Warts
   • Appearance: Soft, flesh-colored growths that may cluster together.
   • Location: Occur in the genital and anal areas.
   • Causes: Transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual.
6. Periungual Warts
   • Appearance: Rough, uneven growths around the nails.
   • Location: Found on fingers and toes, near nail beds.
   • Causes: Common in individuals who bite their nails or pick at their cuticles.

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Causes of Warts

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts or abrasions. Factors that increase susceptibility include:

• Weak immune system
• Frequent contact with infected individuals or surfaces
• Cuts or wounds on the skin
• Excessive moisture, especially in communal areas

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When to See a Professional

Seek medical advice if:

• The wart is painful, bleeding, or growing rapidly.
• You have a weakened immune system.
• Over-the-counter treatments fail to work.
• The wart appears in sensitive areas like the face or genitals.

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At Britanna Skin Clinic, we offer advanced, effective treatments for all types of warts. Our doctor provide personalized care to safely and efficiently remove warts while minimizing discomfort and recurrence.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and achieve healthier, wart-free skin!

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