Rapid types of human papillomavirus virus, which passes through damaged areas of the skin, cause rapid growth of cells in their upper layer. As a result, warts are formed. The types of warts can vary. They are created anywhere on the skin and can vary greatly in size and color. Warts usually do not cause significant problems, they disappear on their own. However, in some cases, it is worth consulting a doctor and removing them.
The types of warts on the body are usually differentiated according to where they are distributed.
Types of warts
- Vulgar (common)
- Plantar,
- Flat (youth),
- Genital warts (genital warts)
- Filiform,
- Senile (seborrheic keratomas).
Common warts
Vulgar or common - this is the most common type of these neoplasms. They are small nodules (up to 10 mm) with a rough surface. They protrude slightly above the surface of the skin and are completely painless. Warts are common in any part of the body, but are most common in the neck, head, elbows or knees.
Another feature of common warts is the appearance near the "main", large wart, smaller ones.
Plantar
This is one of the common types of warts, also called "Spitz". It is located on the skin of the foot, often on the side of the entity. It consists of several papillae, fused together, surrounded by a cylinder. The Spitz sometimes looks like a dense fist that has grown on the skin. Sometimes plantar warts can grow inside the skin. Then they look like a fossa around them with a roller with protruding papillae. Plantar warts often cause discomfort as they cause discomfort and even pain while walking.
Their formation can be stimulated with tight or uncomfortable shoes. In such shoes, parts of the skin are damaged and become more vulnerable to the penetration and development of the human papillomavirus.
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Flat warts are more common at a very young age, in children and adolescents, and are therefore called childhood. These are small formations (usually about 3 mm). They can be accurate or irregular. The surface of young warts is smooth and flat. The color is usually the same as skin color, sometimes flat warts have a yellow tinge. This type of warts can form on any part of the skin, but the places and hands are the favorite places.
Flat warts usually do not cause physical discomfort and disappear over time. However, when placed in prominent places, they cause aesthetic discomfort, so patients often turn to doctors and cosmetologists to remove them.
Genital warts
Such warts are localized in the genital area and infection occurs through sexual contact. The most common spread of genital warts is the groin, penis, labia, and anus. Also, this type of warts can form in the mouth.
Genital warts are small skin growths with a sharp, small papillae tip. These papillae fuse together and often look like cauliflower. The color of genital warts is a dark flesh-pink color.
Dermatovenerologists treat genital warts with the participation of a gynecologist or urologist.
Filiform
Filiform warts (acrochords) are more common in the elderly. They are long, thread - like growths. The size of filamentous warts can be up to 1 cm. Localization of the skin acrochord is the neck and face. More often, they are formed on the eyes, the lips. There are filamentous warts in the armpits.
Acrochords are often hurt because of their long shape. Alone, in most cases, they do not disappear, moreover, after removal, there is often a recurrence with the formation of new warts in the same places.
Senile
Seborrheic keratomas often develop in old age due to skin changes. They are located on the body anywhere, but more often on the neck, arms, and chest. These are small flat papules with clear borders. Senile warts often have a pink or brown color, their size is up to 2 cm. They can be single, and they can be full focus. Dead cells are the basis of such neoplasms. At first they become soft, but over time they become dense, covered with cracks.
Senile warts need careful attention, as they usually have a malignant transformation.
So, there are different types of warts. Most of them are harmless, but it is best, without delay, to consult a doctor and make sure about this.