Overview Of Warts

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Overview Of Warts

  • Warts are tiny growths that resemble blisters on the skin and are generally painless.
  • The majority of warts are round in shape and sometimes oval with a coarse or even surface and are usually mild and not too serious.
  • It is usually caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which can be transmitted from one body part to another.
  • While most individuals think that warts can be transmitted from one individual to another by means of skin contact, only some types of warts can be spread through close contact with the infected individual (this includes sharing things with the infected individual).
  • A regular skin issue experienced by lots of people, warts can be seen in kids, grown-ups as well as older persons.
  • There are mainly four various types of warts that a person may get:
    Warts are tiny growths that resemble blisters on the skin and are generally painless.
    Warts are tiny growths that resemble blisters on the skin and are generally painless.

Types Of Warts

Common Warts

  • Even though these type of warts appear usually on the hands, they can appear anyplace over the body.
  • Even or smooth warts are found on the temple/face and generally seen in kids.
  • While less frequent in teenagers, these kinds of warts are uncommon in adults.

Genital Warts

  • They are generally located on the genitals, in the region among the thighs, within the vaginal canal or anus and in the pelvic area.
  • Genital warts can be spread through sexual interaction or skin contact with an infected individual.

Plantar Warts

  • These usually occur on the feet near the sole and are excruciating.
  • Individuals with plantar warts have trouble walking and, therefore, are recommended to phone a doctor straight away.

Periungual and Subungual Warts

  • One of the most common types of warts which are painless are known as the periungual and subungual warts.
  • They form around the toenails or fingernails and can be cured by using home tonics and treatments.
  • While almost every kind of wart can be cured successfully with drugs, ointments and home mixtures – the time necessary to heal fully, is different depending on the type and amount of warts the person has.

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