What is Warts? Warts on the body are a common skin problem which troubles many people. These often appear as small, rough, raised spots on the skin. Warts not only affect the physical appearance, but sometimes they can also cause itching, pain or slight discomfort, due to which the person has to face problems in everyday life.
Warts can occur in a person of any age, whether a child or an adult, and they can appear on any part of the body such as hands, feet, face, neck or genitals. It is important to understand that warts can be contagious and can spread through direct contact or contaminated objects. But do you know why warts occur? Let us know about this in detail in this article, and also know how many types are there.
main cause of warts
types of warts
Common warts: These are rough and raised warts, which usually appear on the hands and fingers.
Plantar warts: These occur on the soles of the feet and can cause pain when walking.
Flat warts: Appear as smooth and small spots on the face and legs.
Genital warts: These are spread through sexual contact and can increase the risk of cervical cancer in severe cases.
Symptoms and Identification
Warts usually appear as raised, hard or soft spots on the skin. Black dots (blood vessels) may be visible in some. Genital warts may look like cabbage. If a wart causes pain, itching, bleeding, or rapid growth, get checked by a dermatologist immediately.
Precautions: Wash your hands, feet and body regularly with soap and water, especially after returning from public places, such as the gym or swimming pool. Keep nails clean and be careful when cutting them, as dirt or cuts can allow the HPV virus to enter.
Do not share personal items such as towels, razors, shoes or socks with others. These can be the main medium of spread of the virus. Always use your personal items and keep them clean.
If there are cuts, scratches or wounds on the skin, clean them immediately and cover them with a bandage. The HPV virus easily enters through broken skin.
Note: This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports.
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