Some types of human papillomavirus, penetrating through damaged areas of the skin, cause rapid growth of cells in its upper layer. As a result, warts are formed. The types of warts can vary. They form anywhere on the skin and can vary greatly in size and color. Usually, warts do not bring significant problems, they go away on their own. However, in some cases, it is worthwhile to consult a doctor and remove them.
Types of warts on the body are usually distinguished by the place of their distribution.
Types of warts
- Vulgar (common)
- footbed,
- Flat (young),
- 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. Common warts form on any part of the body, but most often they are on the neck, head, creases in the elbows, or knees.
Another feature of common warts is the appearance next to the "main", large, smaller wart.
footbed
This is one of the common warts 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 thick thorn that has grown on the skin. Sometimes plantar warts can grow inside the skin. So they 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 provoked by tight or uncomfortable shoes. In such shoes, areas of the skin are damaged and become more vulnerable to the penetration and development of the human papillomavirus.
Dish
Flat warts are most common at an early age, in children and adolescents, and therefore are called young. These are small formations (usually around 3mm). 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 tinge. This type of warts can form on any part of the skin, but their "favorite" places are the face and hands.
Flat warts usually cause no 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 have them removed.
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 tip, small papillae. These papillae merge with each other and often resemble cauliflower. The color of the genital warts is dark flesh-colored, pink.
Treatment of genital warts is carried out by dermatovenerologists with the participation of a gynecologist or urologist.
Filiform
Filiform warts (acrochords) are more common in older people. They are elongated growths that resemble a thread. The size of the filamentous warts can be up to 1 cm. The localization of the acrocorda is the skin of the neck and face. Most often, they are formed on the eyelids, lips. There are filamentous warts in the armpits.
High chords are often injured due to their elongated shape. By themselves, in most cases, they do not go away, moreover, after removal, there are often relapses with the formation of new warts in the same places.
Senile
Seborrheic keratomas most often develop in old age due to skin changes. They are found everywhere on the body, but most often on the neck, arms, chest. These are small, flat papules with clear borders. Senile warts are most often pink-yellow or brown in color, their size is up to 2 cm, they can be single and can form whole foci. Dead skin cells form the basis of these neoplasms. At first they are soft, but over time they become dense, covered with cracks.
Senile warts require special attention, as they tend to malignant transformation.
Hence, there are several types of warts. Most of them are harmless, but it is best, without delay, to consult a doctor and make sure of this.