Some types of human papillomavirus, which penetrate through damaged areas of the skin, cause rapid growth of cells in their upper layer. As a result, warts form. The types of warts can vary. They form anywhere on the skin and can vary greatly in size and color. In general, warts do not bring major problems, they go away 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 distinguished based on the place of their distribution.
Types of warts
- Vulgar (common)
- Plant,
- Plano (juvenile),
- 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 very slightly above the surface of the skin and are completely painless. Common warts form anywhere on the body, but are most often found on the neck, head, elbows, or knees.
Another characteristic of common warts is the appearance next to the "main" warts, larger and smaller.
Plant
This is one of the common wart varieties, it is also called "Spitz". It is found on the skin of the foot, most often on the side of the sole. It consists of several papillae, fused together, surrounded by a roller. Sometimes the Spitz looks like a dense thorn that has grown out of the fur. Sometimes plantar warts can grow inside the skin. They then look like a pit surrounded by a roller with protruding papillae. Plantar warts often cause discomfort to a person because they cause discomfort and even pain when walking.
Their formation can be triggered by tight or uncomfortable shoes. In such shoes, the skin areas are damaged and become more vulnerable to the penetration and development of the human papillomavirus.
Flat
Flat warts are more common at an early age, in children and adolescents, and that is why they are called juveniles. These are small formations (usually about 3 mm). They can be round or irregular. The surface of juvenile warts is smooth and flat. The color is usually the same as that of the skin, sometimes flat warts can have a yellowish tint. These types of warts can form anywhere on the skin, but their "favorite" places are the face and hands.
Flat warts generally do not cause physical discomfort and disappear over time. However, when placed in prominent places, they cause cosmetic discomfort, so patients often go to doctors and cosmetologists to have them removed.
Genital warts
These warts are located in the genital area and the infection occurs through sexual contact. The most common spread of genital warts is the groin, penis, lips, and anus. Also, these types of warts can form in the mouth.
Genital warts are small skin growths with a sharp tip, small papillae. These papillae are fused together and often look like cauliflower. The color of genital warts is pinkish, dark flesh-colored.
Treatment of genital warts is carried out by dermatovenerologists with the participation of a gynecologist or urologist.
Filiform
Filiform warts (skin tags) are more common in older people. They are elongated growths that resemble a thread. The size of filamentous warts can be up to 1 cm. The location of the skin tag is the skin of the neck and face. Most often, they form on the eyelids, lips. There are filamentous warts in the armpits.
Skin tags are often injured due to their elongated shape. By themselves, in most cases, they do not disappear, in addition, after removal, there are often relapses with the formation of new warts in the same places.
Senile
Seborrheic keratomas develop more often in old age due to changes in the skin. They are found anywhere on the body, but most often on the neck, arms, and chest. They are small flat papules with clear boundaries. Senile warts are most often pinkish-yellow or brown in color, up to 2 cm in size, can be unique, and can form complete foci. Dead skin cells form the basis of such neoplasms. At first they are soft, but over time they become dense, covered with cracks.
Senile warts require careful attention as they tend to malignant transformation.
So, there are different types of warts. Most of them are harmless, but it is better without delay to consult a doctor and make sure of this.