Some types of human papillomavirus, which enter through damaged areas of skin, cause rapid growth of cells in its upper layer. As a result, warts are formed. The types of warts can be different. They form anywhere on the skin and can vary greatly in size and color. Usually, warts don't cause any major problems, they go away on their own. However, in some cases, you should consult your doctor and get rid of them.
Types of body warts are often distinguished by their distribution location.
Types of warts
- Vulgar (regular)
- Plantar,
- Flat (youthful),
- Genital warts (genital warts)
- Filiform,
- Old age (poxoma).
Common warts
Dirty or common - this is the most common of these tumours. They are small nodules (up to 10 mm) with a rough surface. They protrude very little from the surface of the skin and are completely painless. Common warts form on any part of the body, but they most commonly appear on the neck, on the head, and the bends of the elbows or knees.
Another feature of common warts is that they appear next to the "main" warts, as well as smaller ones.
Plantar
This is one of the common warts, it is also called "Spitz". It is located 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 has grown on the skin. Sometimes warts can develop inside the skin. They then look like a roller surrounded by a roller with protruding papillae. Warts are often inconvenient for patients because they cause discomfort, even pain when walking.
Their lineup can be provoked by tight or uncomfortable shoes. In such shoes, areas of the skin are damaged and become more vulnerable to the invasion and growth of the human papilloma virus.
Plane
Flat warts are more common at an early age, in children and adolescents, and are therefore referred to as infancy. These are small formations (usually about 3 mm). They can be round or irregular. The surface of the young wart is smooth and flat. The color is usually the same as the skin color, sometimes flat warts can be slightly yellow. This type of wart can form anywhere on the skin, but their "favorites" are the face and hands.
Flat warts are not usually uncomfortable for the body and go away with time. However, when placed in prominent positions, they cause aesthetic loss, so patients often look to doctors and estheticians to remove them.
Genital warts
Such warts are localized in the genital area and infection occurs through sexual contact. The most common sites of spread of genital warts are the groin, penis, labia and anus. Also, this type of wart can form in the mouth.
Genital warts are small fleshy bumps on the skin with pointed tips and small papillomas. These papillomas fuse together and often look like cauliflower. The color of genital warts is dark, pink flesh.
Treatment of genital warts is carried out by a dermatologist with the participation of a gynecologist or a urologist.
Filiform
Warts (acrochords) are more common in older adults. They are thread-like elongated filaments. The size of the filamentous warts can be up to 1 cm, the warts are localized on the neck and face. Usually, they are formed on the eyelids, lips. There are filamentous warts in the armpit.
Acrochords are often injured due to their elongated shape. By themselves, in most cases, they do not disappear, moreover, after excision, often recur with the formation of new warts in the same place.
Older people
Seborrheic keratosis commonly develops in old age due to skin changes. They are located on the body anywhere, but more often on the neck, on the arms, on the chest. These are small flat, well-defined papules. Warts in old age are usually pinkish yellow or brown in color, up to 2 cm in size, they may be single and may form whole clusters. Dead skin cells are the basis of such tumors. They are soft at first, but over time they become dense, covered with cracks.
Aged warts need careful attention, as they have a tendency to turn malignant.
So there are different types of warts. Most of them are harmless, but it's better to consult your doctor and make sure of this.