What is a wart?
Warts are viral infections caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) that settles in the upper layer of the skin. Although they are most common in the hands and feet, they can be found anywhere on the body.
Warts come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, depending on their type and where they appear.
Although it is seen at all ages, it is common in children and young people, and its frequency decreases after middle age. In addition, warts appear more easily and are more resistant in people who take medications that lower their immune system and have this type of disease.
What are the types of warts and their clinical symptoms?
Warts are frequently observed on the fingers, hands, soles of the feet and genital areas. Warts are caused by a virus that enters the body. It may take 2-6 months for warts to develop after your body is exposed to the virus.
Typical symptoms of warts are:
It can be observed as small, fleshy tubers with a cauliflower-like top.
It can be skin coloured, white, pink or brown.
Small, clotted blood vessels may be visible on them.
Warts can be of different types depending on their location or shape, the most common being verruca vulgaris.
The types of warts are:
Verruca Vulgaris (Simple Warts)
These warts are round, rough-textured, and yellowish or brown. They are usually found on the hands, legs and around the nails.
Verruca Plantaris (Pole Warts)
They are embedded in the skin of the feet and cause pain. They are likely to be confused with a callus; to distinguish them, the presence of black or red dots inside the wart should be checked. Depending on weight, warts on the soles of the feet may grow inwards.
Verruca Plana (Flat Warts)
These warts are small and smooth in numerous clusters of warts on the face, hands, and legs. They can occur anywhere on the body, especially on the face, hair and hands.
Especially in men, warts on the face rapidly spread to the environment due to shaving and increase in number. They appear slightly darker than smooth-surfaced skin. They are smaller in size than warts seen in other areas.
Genital Warts
It is a sexually transmitted infection that occurs in the genital area and is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is seen in 1-2 percent of people between the ages of 15-49. There are more than 100 types of HPV, and about half of them can cause genital warts. The incubation period of the disease can be weeks or years.
It starts as a small, skin-coloured, red or brown swelling that settles in the genital areas of men and women and is more common around the anus (anus) and on the labia minora in the genital area in women due to warm and humid areas. It may also appear whitish if it is in a very humid area. It gradually grows and takes on a cauliflower-like appearance.
What are the causes of warts?
Although it is seen at all ages, it is common in children and young people, and its frequency decreases after middle age. Warts also threaten the elderly, organ transplant recipients, and people with low immune systems against viruses such as HIV or AIDS.
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