A wart is a benign formation on human skin. Usually it is a few millimeters in size, but there are also larger types of warts. Such neoplasms can appear in various places on the human body.
As you know, not all warts are safe. There are some types of skin lesions that require immediate removal. This is necessary in order to prevent further complications.
Classification of warts
In medicine, there are several types of benign formations that can appear on human skin. They differ from each other in appearance, have different specifics of development, as well as location.
There are the following types of warts:
- ordinary (most common);
- plantar (observed on the feet);
- pointed (condylomas);
- filiform (acrochords);
- flat.
Common warts
Such neoplasms have a diameter that usually does not exceed 1 cm. They are rather dense tumors with an uneven surface and clear boundaries. A lesion on the skin, which belongs to this species, is characterized by the following features:
- rounded shape;
- color from yellow to dark gray;
- common warts are often seen on the elbows, fingers, knees, lip, and other areas of the body that are often injured.
Sometimes the formations disappear on their own, but in most cases they require long-term treatment.
Plantar warts
Such outgrowths get their name from their placement. They are on the feet, have a convex shape, however, due to the constant pressure that is created by the weight of the human body, they can become flat. The formation is surrounded by a keratinized layer of skin.
Plantar growths can be uncomfortable and painful. This type of benign lesions differs from corns in that small droplets of blood protrude when cut, rather than pouring liquid. Plantar warts can cause problems with wearing shoes. They are capable of appearing at any age.
Genital warts
Fibroepithelial formation contains a large number of pointed nodules that are interconnected. Their surface can be white or red, sometimes they bleed and cause pain.
Pointed benign neoplasms usually appear on the mucous membrane, in the places of its transition into the skin. In the future, they grow, become large. As a result, tumor-like growths are formed.
Filiform warts
Such a formation on the skin gets its name from the shape. Filiform warts are narrow and long. The places of their localization are as follows:
- face;
- neck;
- lips.
Externally, the filamentous formations resemble a broken thread. They can appear on the body of a person of any age, but they are often observed in older people. As they develop, filamentous formations change their appearance:
- At first, the acrochords look like small bumps on the skin. For this reason, they can easily be confused with a mole.
- Subsequently, the nodule increases in size, acquires an elongated shape. In some cases, acrochords are round, but they still have a thin stem.
- In consistency, the formation is elastic and relatively dense. As a rule, its length is not more than 5 mm, however, there are cases when the acrochord is more than 1 cm.
Some people have several formations on the body that grow together. Thus, they resemble a cockscomb in appearance. The acrochords may be brown in color or remain flesh-colored. Sometimes they itch.
Flat warts
Such formations are nodules that are flat to the touch. They stand out with a yellow-brown color and are usually located on the eyelids and face. These nodules are common in children, but they can also appear in older people. These benign neoplasms do not tend to transform into malignant tumors. This type of growth is extremely rare.
Flat warts rise slightly above the surface of the skin. They are characterized by a smooth surface and clear boundaries. A distinctive feature is the absence of keratinized skin, due to which smoothness and shine are preserved. Such formations are localized on the face, lower leg, dorsum of the hand.
Advice!In case of neoplasms on the body, you should definitely seek the advice of a dermatologist. Only he will be able to establish exactly what nature they have. This will eliminate the development of malignant tumors on the skin.
Senile warts
There is another type of benign formations that arise on the human body, which can be distinguished into a separate category. Their features are as follows:
- senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) appear exclusively in elderly people and do not require treatment;
- they are usually located on the skin, which is often covered with clothing, and are rarely seen on the hands and face;
- such neoplasms develop from the epidermis.
Elements of seborrheic keratosis are often multiple. Clinical manifestations depend on the timing of development and location. The early elements are small flat spots of pink or yellow color with clear boundaries, as well as a warty surface.
They resemble oily crusts on the skin, which can be easily removed. Subsequently, these crusts are compacted, streaked with cracks. Over time, they transform into a mushroom shape, becoming black or dark brown.
The formations have a soft consistency, their boundaries may not be entirely clear, even jagged. However, they are similar to melanoma. In some cases, there is a dome-shaped form of elements of seborrheic keratosis.
Advice!In the presence of senile warts, it is recommended to significantly increase the amount of vitamin C entering the body. It helps stop new stains from appearing. However, it must be remembered that excess vitamin C can lead to some changes in the functioning of the stomach, as well as contribute to the appearance of kidney stones.
The choice of treatment depends on which types of warts are being treated. One way or another, this process should not be left to chance. Timely contact with a dermatologist will allow the patient to undergo the procedure for removing skin formations with ease and without complications. In addition, the wart can be confused with malignant diseases, the treatment of which definitely does not need to be delayed.