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 different parts of the human body.
As you know, not all warts are safe. There are several 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 developmental specifics, as well as location.
There are the following types of warts:
- common (most common);
- plantar (observed on foot);
- apex (condyloma);
- filiform (chords);
- flat.
Common warts
Such neoplasms have a diameter that usually does not exceed 1 cm They are quite dense tumors with uneven surfaces and clear borders. A lesion on the skin, which belongs to this species, is characterized by the following characteristics:
- rounded 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 growths get their name from their placement. They are standing, 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 keratinized layer of skin.
Plantar growths can be uncomfortable and painful. This type of benign lesion differs from corn in that small droplets of blood come out when cut, rather than spilling juice. Toe warts can cause problems with wearing shoes. They are able to appear at any age.
Genital warts
Fibroepithelial formation contains a large number of pointed nodes that are interconnected. Their surface may be white or red, sometimes bleeding and causing pain.
Benign pointed neoplasms usually appear on the mucosa, at the sites of its passage into the skin. In the future, they grow, they become big. As a result, tumor-like growths form.
Filiform warts
Such a formation on the skin gets its name from the shape. Filiform warts are narrow and long. Their locations are as follows:
- face;
- neck;
- lips.
From the outside, the filamentous formations resemble a broken thread. They can appear on the body of a person of any age, but are often observed in the elderly. As they develop, filamentous formations change their appearance:
- At first, the chords look like small bumps on the skin. For this reason, they can easily be confused with a mole.
- Subsequently, the node increases in size, acquires an elongated shape. In some cases, the chords are round, but they still have a thin stalk.
- 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 chord is more than 1 cm.
Some people have several formations in the body that grow together. Thus, in appearance they resemble a rooster comb. The chords may be brown or remain flesh-colored. Sometimes they itch.
Flat warts
Such formations are joints 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 can also occur in the elderly. These benign neoplasms do not tend to turn 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 lack of keratinized skin, due to which softness and radiance are preserved. Such formations are localized on the face, on the lower leg, on the back of the hand.
Advice!In case of neoplasms in the body you should definitely seek the advice of a dermatologist. Only he will be able to determine 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 in the human body, which can be distinguished in a particular category. Their characteristics are as follows:
- Senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) occur exclusively in the elderly and do not require treatment;
- they are usually found on the skin, which is often covered with clothing and is rarely seen on the hands and face;
- such neoplasms develop from the epidermis.
The elements of seborrheic keratosis are often multiple. Clinical manifestations depend on the time of development and location. Early elements are small flat spots of pink or yellow color with clear borders, as well as a warty surface.
They resemble oily crusts on the skin, which can be easily removed. Next, these crusts are compacted, with cracked lines. Over time, they turn into a mushroom form, becoming black or dark brown.
The formations have a soft consistency, their boundaries may not be completely clear, even drunk. However, they are similar to melanoma. In some cases, there is a cubic shape of the elements of seborrheic keratosis.
Advice!In the presence of senile warts, it is recommended to significantly increase the amount of vitamin C that enters the body. Helps prevent the appearance of new spots. However, it should be remembered that excess vitamin C can lead to some changes in stomach function as well as contribute to the appearance of kidney stones.
The choice of treatment depends on the type 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. In addition, warts can be confused with malignant diseases, the treatment of which definitely does not need to be delayed.