A wart is a benign formation on human skin. It is usually 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 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 specificities of development and location.
There are the following types of warts:
- ordinary (most common);
- plantar (observed on the feet);
- pointed (condylomata);
- filiform (acrochords);
- flat.
Common warts
These neoplasms have a diameter that generally does not exceed 1 cm, they are quite dense tumors with an irregular surface and clear boundaries. A lesion on the skin, which belongs to this species, is characterized by the following characteristics:
- Round shape;
- color from yellow to dark gray;
- Common warts are often seen on the elbows, fingers, knees, lips, 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 location. They are located on the feet, they have a convex shape, but due to the constant pressure created by the weight of the human body, they can become flat. The formation is surrounded by a layer of keratinized skin.
Plantar growths can be uncomfortable and painful. This type of benign lesion differs from corns in that small drops of blood protrude when cut, instead of spilling liquid. Plantar warts can cause problems with wearing shoes. They are capable of appearing at any age.
Genital warts
The 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.
Spiky benign neoplasms usually appear on the mucous membrane, in the places of their transition to the skin. In the future, they grow, they become great. 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 its location are the following:
- face;
- neck;
- lips.
Externally, the filamentous formations resemble a broken thread. They can appear on the body of a person of any age, but are often seen in older people. As they develop, the filamentous formations change in appearance:
- At first, skin tags look like little bumps on the skin. For this reason, they can easily be mistaken for a mole.
- Subsequently, the nodule increases in size, acquires an elongated shape. In some cases, skin tags are round, but still have a thin stem.
- In consistency, the formation is elastic and relatively dense. As a general rule, its length is not more than 5 mm, however, there are cases when the skin tag is more than 1 cm.
Some people have several body formations that grow together. Hence, they resemble a cockscomb in appearance. Skin tags can be brown or remain flesh-colored. Sometimes they sting.
Flat warts
These formations are flat nodules 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, so smoothness and shine are preserved. Such formations are located on the face, the lower part of the leg and the back of the hand.
Tip!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 are other types of benign formations that arise in the human body, which can be distinguished in a separate category. Its characteristics are as follows:
- senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) appear exclusively in older people and do not require treatment;
- they are usually found on the skin, which is often covered with clothing, and are rarely seen on the hands and face;
- such neoplasms develop from the epidermis.
The elements of seborrheic keratosis are usually multiple. The clinical manifestations depend on the time of development and the location. The first elements are small flat pink or yellow spots with clear boundaries, as well as a warty surface.
They look like oily crusts on the skin, which can be easily removed. Later, these crusts are compacted, furrowed with cracks. Over time, they transform into a mushroom shape, turning black or dark brown in color.
The formations have a smooth consistency, their boundaries may not be entirely clear, even irregular. However, they are similar to melanoma. In some cases, there is a dome-shaped element of seborrheic keratosis.
Tip!In the presence of senile warts, it is recommended to significantly increase the amount of vitamin C that enters the body. Helps prevent new stains from appearing. However, it must be remembered that excess vitamin C can cause some changes in the functioning of the stomach, in addition to contributing to the appearance of kidney stones.
The choice of treatment depends on the types of warts 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 to remove skin formations easily and without complications. Also, the wart can be confused with malignant diseases, the treatment of which definitely does not need to be delayed.